What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Org. employing cryptographers" from September 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Org. employing cryptographers”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

NSA

Letters3

Starts withN

Ends withA

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Org. employing cryptographers” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 5, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with N and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Org. employing cryptographers” clue?+

The answer is NSA (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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