What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "U.S. org. that monitors air quality" from May 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“U.S. org. that monitors air quality”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

EPA

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
May 16, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “U.S. org. that monitors air quality” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “U.S. org. that monitors air quality” clue?+

The answer is EPA (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of May 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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