Govt. intel org.

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The National Security Agency is a U.S. government intelligence organization, commonly shortened to NSA. “Govt.” is itself an abbreviation for “government,” and “org.” for “organization.”

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The National Security Agency headquarters at Fort Meade, Maryland.

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The answer to “Govt. intel org.” in the The Washington Post crossword is NSA — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 4, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 72-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Govt. intel org.” answer

NSA (3 letters)

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October 4, 2026 (most recent) → NSA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Govt. intel org.”?

The answer is NSA, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Govt. intel org.”?

3 letters: NSA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 4, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 72-Down.

Can “Govt. intel org.” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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