Crossword clue

“Certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, in brief”

This clue appeared as 60-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LEED

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 9, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, in brief” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 9, 2026 as 60-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, in brief” clue?+

The answer is LEED (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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