Insecticide whose 1972 ban led to the comeback of the bald eagle Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, May 19, 2020 · 46-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 19, 2020 · 46-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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