“College concern seen in 16-, 25-, 49- and 63-Across?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GRADEINFLATION is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “College concern seen in 16-, 25-, 49- and 63-Across?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2026, where it runs at 39 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 8, 2026 grid3DHeineken subsidiary whose name means "small bodies of water"9 ltrs›21DKnickknack7 ltrs›24D"We stand today on the ___ of a new frontier": John F. Kennedy, 7/15/19604 ltrs›26DNursing spot4 ltrs›27DAttire for a fraternity party, maybe4 ltrs›28DInstrument originating in ancient Sumer4 ltrs›29DJump at, as an opportunity7 ltrs›33DOpposite of SSW3 ltrs›34DMaybes3 ltrs›36D"In da Club" rapper9 ltrs›37DParks in history4 ltrs›38DAlbatross, so to speak4 ltrs›40DBeloved4 ltrs›41DThumbs-up votes4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 8, 20261A___ canto3 ltrs›4ALessons that might be spelled out for you?4 ltrs›8APhotographer Diane5 ltrs›13AWide-open Q&A3 ltrs›14ACoffee option4 ltrs›15ASnatching sound, in the comics5 ltrs›16ANonverbal "well done"8 ltrs›18AWell-known scheme designer5 ltrs›
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