Crossword clue
“Pioneer in computer science who has a college at Yale named after her”
This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 9, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
GRACEHOPPERLetters11
Starts withG
Ends withR
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pioneer in computer science who has a college at Yale named after her” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 9, 2025 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with G and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pioneer in computer science who has a college at Yale named after her” clue?+
The answer is GRACEHOPPER (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 9, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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