“New ___ University of Knuckleheads (fictional institution where Leslie Nielsen lectured about the Three Stooges)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.YUK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “New ___ University of Knuckleheads (fictional institution where Leslie Nielsen lectured about the Three Stooges)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2026, where it runs at 63 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.