Crossword clue

“New ___ University of Knuckleheads (fictional institution where Leslie Nielsen lectured about the Three Stooges)”

This clue appeared as 63-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

YUK

Letters3

Starts withY

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 9, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “New ___ University of Knuckleheads (fictional institution where Leslie Nielsen lectured about the Three Stooges)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 9, 2026 as 63-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with Y and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “New ___ University of Knuckleheads (fictional institution where Leslie Nielsen lectured about the Three Stooges)” clue?+

The answer is YUK (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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