The "U" in UV (5)

I believe the answer is:

ultra

(Other definitions for ultra that I've seen before include "Immoderate" , "Extreme (eg in fashion or politics)" , "Extreme - extremist" , "Extremely; an extremist" , "Over the top" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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