Pesticide banned in the '70s Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DDT Pesticide banned in the '70s (3) New York Times May 17, 2017
7% ALAR Banned pesticide (4) Universal Jul 16, 2018
7% DDTS Banned pesticides (4)
6% EPA Pesticide regulator, in brief (3) New York Times Sep 8, 2025
6% EMBARGO Ban (7) The Telegraph Quick Aug 24, 2025
6% BITSANDPIECES Odds and ends related to overhauling pesticide bans (4,3,6) (13)
5% TOPBANANA Ban a panto - naughty leading comedian (9) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 9, 2025
5% ORGANIC Using no pesticides, I can go mad about resistance (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 8, 2025
5% PONG '70s arcade success (4) Newsday Aug 29, 2025
5% PEDS Banned substances in sports, for short (4) New York Times Aug 25, 2025

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DDT is a pesticide that was widely used in the 20th century but was banned in the 1970s due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife. Its ban marked a significant moment in the history of environmental protection.