Crossword clue

“West Coast sch. that joined the Big Ten in 2024”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

UCLA

Letters4

Starts withU

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 18, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “West Coast sch. that joined the Big Ten in 2024” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 18, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with U and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “West Coast sch. that joined the Big Ten in 2024” clue?+

The answer is UCLA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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