“Name shared by the locales of University of South Carolina and the University of Missouri” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COLUMBIA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Name shared by the locales of University of South Carolina and the University of Missouri”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 22, 2026, where it runs at 42 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.