“Philadelphia-area university that's a powerhouse in men's hoops”
This clue appeared as 70-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
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The clue “Philadelphia-area university that's a powerhouse in men's hoops” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 27, 2026 as 70-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with V and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Philadelphia-area university that's a powerhouse in men's hoops” clue?+
The answer is VILLANOVA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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