Toxic insecticide Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 29, 2025 · 41-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 29, 2025 · 41-Down · 3 letters
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an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972
noun
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