This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ A
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OSHA as a word: A perennial herb of species Ligusticum porteri, found in parts of the Rocky Mountains and northern New Mexico; (US) Acronym of Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
OSHA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
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