The answer is NIH. In the June 14, 2025, NYT Mini Crossword, “Research org. that once employed Dr. Fauci” is an across clue for the National Institutes of Health.
Why the answer is NIH
Anthony S. Fauci joined the National Institutes of Health in 1968 as a clinical associate at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). He became NIAID director in 1984 and retired from that position in December 2022. NIAID is part of NIH, which is why the clue’s broader organization is NIH rather than NIAID. NIH’s biography of Fauci records his career at the agency.
What NIH does
The National Institutes of Health is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research. Its mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about living systems and apply it to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. NIH explains its mission and work.
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Clue and answer
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| “Research org. that once employed Dr. Fauci” | NIH | Fauci joined NIH and later directed NIAID, an institute within NIH. The dated clue and answer are reported by Forbes. |
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