“Pioneer in computer science who has a college at Yale named after her” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GRACEHOPPER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pioneer in computer science who has a college at Yale named after her”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2025, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 9, 2025 grid5AImpossible to contact by ordinary means10 ltrs›16AFeature focused on investigation and resolution10 ltrs›18ADownward-facing dog?10 ltrs›21AEncrust4 ltrs›24ACracker topper4 ltrs›28APopular vacation spot8 ltrs›33AIt's not worth what it seems9 ltrs›36AFine-textured wood used in musical instruments4 ltrs›39AIt might turn up a turnip5 ltrs›41AMinuscule5 ltrs›43AComponents of some makeovers7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 9, 20251AWalks softly4 ltrs›15A"___, sing America"4 ltrs›17ATurf4 ltrs›19A___ text (label for a screen reader)3 ltrs›20A___ Robert Jr., 2020 Gold Glove Award winner4 ltrs›22AWhat might be caught Red-handed?7 ltrs›27ARaise5 ltrs›32ATalks up5 ltrs›
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