Crossword clue
“Group of elite colleges”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IVIESLetters5
Starts withI
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Group of elite colleges” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 26, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Group of elite colleges” clue?+
The answer is IVIES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 26, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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