“First state to implement a bottle deposit to fight littering” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OREGON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First state to implement a bottle deposit to fight littering”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 28, 2026, where it runs at 79 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.