“Name of Ohio State's buckeye mascot” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BRUTUS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Name of Ohio State's buckeye mascot”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 4, 2026, where it runs at 3 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 4, 2026 grid1AIt protects the heart7 ltrs›17ASubstances found in cured meats and explosives8 ltrs›21AHigh marks8 ltrs›24AValletta's land5 ltrs›29AGood ol' boy5 ltrs›35AGeneral who crossed the Rubicon6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 4, 20268AEgyptian god of the underworld6 ltrs›14ADr.'s order?3 ltrs›18ATheme park with attractions like The Count's Splash Castle and Oscar's Rusty Rotten Rockets11 ltrs›22A"That's enough bickering!"12 ltrs›25ASci-fi protagonist who says "I don't like the idea that I'm not in control of my life"3 ltrs›27AMax's opposite3 ltrs›28AMorpheus, to 25-Across6 ltrs›31AActor Thomas ___ Church5 ltrs›
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