“Mortarboard wearer” crossword clue
Answer
G
R
A
D
••••GRAD
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GRAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mortarboard wearer”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 15, 2026, where it runs at 58 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
Jul 15, 2026 grid27DSpoken-word event10 ltrs›43DRates of return6 ltrs›45DLike San Francisco, frequently5 ltrs›46DEarly 2000s first lady5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 15, 20261ABold way to go when bluffing5 ltrs›6ABlade brand4 ltrs›10AMocked, in a way4 ltrs›14AOne of approximately three million in Finland (for a population of less than six million)5 ltrs›15AArtery4 ltrs›16APlace for a hero4 ltrs›17AGiving up one's amateur status10 ltrs›19AValhalla V.I.P.4 ltrs›
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