This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EPA as a word: (US) Initialism of Environmental Protection Agency; (organic chemistry) Initialism of eicosapentaenoic acid. [(organic chemistry) An omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), having 20 carbon atoms and 5 cis ....
EPA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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