“College figure” crossword clue
Answer
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••••DEAN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “College figure”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 4, 2026, where it runs at 57 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 4, 2026 grid29DPlays hooky10 ltrs›45DResembling6 ltrs›48DCulinary personality Lakshmi5 ltrs›49DBest imaginable5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 4, 20261A"The ___ is clear!"5 ltrs›6A"Mamma Mia" group4 ltrs›10ASpaces, as between teeth4 ltrs›14AAuthor Joyce Carol ___5 ltrs›15ADevices for keyless entry4 ltrs›16AAmo, amas, ___4 ltrs›17A"Sleepless in Seattle" or "Legally Blonde," informally10 ltrs›19AActress Dunham or Waithe4 ltrs›
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