Philadelphia-area university that's a powerhouse in men's hoops

The answer to “Philadelphia-area university that's a powerhouse in men's hoops” in the New York Times crossword is VILLANOVA — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 27, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 70-Across. 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.

“Philadelphia-area university that's a powerhouse in men's hoops” answer

VILLANOVA (9 letters)

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When else has “Philadelphia-area university that's a powerhouse in men's hoops” appeared?

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September 27, 2026 (most recent) → VILLANOVA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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