That’s a great approach! Here are some additional options for banned pesticide letters depending on the difficulty and desired length:
Shorter (3-4 letters):
- DDT (The most recognizable banned pesticide)
- ALD (For Aldrin and Dieldrin)
- Chl (Start of Chlordane)
- Atra (Start of Atrazine, a banned herbicide)
- Para (Start of Parathion, a banned insecticide)
Medium (5-6 letters):
- DDT(s) (Including plural if the clue allows)
- Chlord (Most of Chlordane)
- Endrin (Another banned insecticide)
- Hepta (Start of Heptachlor, a banned insecticide)
Remember:
- Look for any thematic clues around the answer that might suggest pesticides (e.g., “environment” or “agriculture”).
- Consider the specific country or region the crossword might be based on, as banned pesticides can vary geographically.
- If the answer requires more letters, you could explore combining parts of different banned pesticides (e.g., “DDT Chlord”).
I hope this helps you solve the crossword clue!