This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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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