This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DEA as a word: diethanolamine; (US) Initialism of Drug Enforcement Administration.
DEA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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