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The Clue
Insect killer (3 letter answer)
The Answer
DDT
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Notes
The answer DDT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
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Definition
DDT as a noun:
1. (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, DDT) = an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972