This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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