Banned insecticide, for short Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 27, 2010 · 67-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 27, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 27, 2010 · 67-Across · 3 letters
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an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972
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