Yale grad
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
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Clue explained
An Eli is a Yale student or graduate; the name is a familiar nickname for people associated with the university. Yale takes its name from Elihu Yale, a benefactor whose gifts helped support the school. The institution adopted his name in 1718, and “Eli” remains a compact way to refer to a Yale person—often in sports coverage, where “the Elis” means Yale’s teams.
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The answer to “Yale grad” in the LA Times crossword is ELI — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 62-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Yale grad” answer
ELI (3 letters)
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When else has “Yale grad” appeared?
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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → ELI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Yale grad”?
The answer is ELI, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Yale grad”?
3 letters: ELI.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 62-Down.
Can “Yale grad” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for October 7, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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