Crossword clue

“Shaquille O'Neal's alma mater, for short”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
LSU
Letters3
Starts withL
Ends withU
Vowels1

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The clue “Shaquille O'Neal's alma mater, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 14, 2025 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with L and ends with U.

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What is the answer to the “Shaquille O'Neal's alma mater, for short” clue?+

The answer is LSU (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 14, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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