College URL ender
Crossword Answer — July 22, 2026
Look for the web-address suffix most associated with schools of higher learning 🎓
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Eugene Sheffer
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Across
- 1. Comedian Fey — Answer: TINA. Hint: Think of the comedian who played Liz Lemon on “30 Rock.” 🎭
- 5. Elmer, to Bugs — Answer: DOC. Hint: Bugs Bunny cheekily uses this respectful title when addressing his hapless hunter. 🐰
- 8. Out of control — Answer: AMOK. Hint: A chaotic rampage can be described this way. 😵
- 12. “So be it” — Answer: AMEN. Hint: A brief word of agreement often heard at the close of a prayer. 🙏
- 13. College URL ender — Answer: EDU. Hint: Look for the web-address suffix most associated with schools of higher learning 🎓
- 14. Crèche group — Answer: MAGI. Hint: Think of the trio of wise visitors who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. 🎁
- 15. Former British P.M. Thatcher — Answer: MARGARET. Hint: Think of the first name of Britain’s famously nicknamed Iron Lady. 👜
- 17. Unrefined metals — Answer: ORES. Hint: These mineral deposits are mined to extract valuable metals. ⛏️
- 18. Stuffed shirt — Answer: SNOOT. Hint: Think of a pompous person who takes himself far too seriously. 🎩
- 19. Episodic TV show — Answer: SERIES. Hint: A program told in installments, with recurring characters and story arcs 📺
- 21. Take it easy — Answer: REST. Hint: A good way to recover after a long day 😌
- 24. Golfer Hogan — Answer: BEN. Hint: Think of the legendary golfer whose first name is also a common three-letter boy’s name. ⛳
- 25. Crimson Tide, briefly — Answer: BAMA. Hint: Think of the University of Alabama’s famous nickname in a speedy shorthand. 🐘
- 28. -- Brasi ("The Godfather” enforcer) — Answer: LUCA. Hint: Recall the first name of Don Corleone’s famously loyal enforcer. 🎬
- 30. Brewpub order — Answer: ALE. Hint: Ask for this fermented drink when you want a house-made pint at the pub 🍺
- 33. Food Network star Garten — Answer: INA. Hint: Think of the chef and TV personality known as the Barefoot Contessa 👩🍳
- 34. Hokey — Answer: CORNY. Hint: A playful way to describe something overly sentimental or cliché 🎭
- 35. Decay — Answer: ROT. Hint: When things go bad over time, they may start to break down. 🍂
- 36. Poetic contraction — Answer: OER. Hint: Poets may trim a familiar word this way to keep the rhythm flowing. ✍️
- 37. Russo of “Ransom” — Answer: RENE. Hint: Think of the actress who also starred opposite Mel Gibson in the Lethal Weapon films 🎬
- 38. “Toodle-oo!” — Answer: TATA. Hint: A breezy, playful way to say goodbye 👋
- 39. Small battery — Answer: AAA. Hint: A tiny cylindrical power source often used in remotes and clocks. 🔋
- 41. Hearty dish — Answer: STEW. Hint: A warm, savory bowl that often simmers with meat and vegetables makes a cozy meal 🍲
- 43. Fitzgerald title character — Answer: GATSBY. Hint: Think of the mysterious millionaire who throws lavish parties in a Jazz Age classic. 🥂
- 46. Capital of South Korea — Answer: SEOUL. Hint: This bustling city is known for its vibrant culture and technology! 🇰🇷
- 50. German exclamations — Answer: ACHS. Hint: These are brief German cries of surprise, dismay, or realization. 😮
- 51. Italian actor Mastroianni — Answer: MARCELLO. Hint: Think of the first name of the celebrated star of La Dolce Vita 🎬
- 54. Monopoly token — Answer: SHOE. Hint: Think of a classic board-game playing piece that could take you around the properties 👟
- 55. “Evita” role — Answer: CHE. Hint: In the musical, this figure serves as Eva Perón’s skeptical narrator and commentator. 🎭
- 56. Boy, in Barcelona — Answer: NINO. Hint: Think of the Spanish word for a young boy. 👦
- 57. Corrals — Answer: PENS. Hint: Think of fenced enclosures for livestock, or the act of putting animals inside them. 🐄
- 58. Help — Answer: AID. Hint: A helping hand can make all the difference. 🤝
- 59. Break suddenly — Answer: SNAP. Hint: What might a dry twig do under sudden pressure? 🌿
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- 1. Highland hats — Answer: TAMS. Hint: Think of the soft, brimless Scottish caps often associated with bagpipers and tartan outfits 🧢
- 2. Mogadishu-born supermodel — Answer: IMAN. Hint: Think of the Somali-born fashion icon who was married to David Bowie. 👗
- 3. Sleuth Wolfe — Answer: NERO. Hint: This detective shares his name with a famously fiddling Roman emperor. 🔍
- 4. Long-haired cat — Answer: ANGORA. Hint: This fluffy feline shares its name with a soft, luxurious fabric 🐈
- 5. “ -- Rosenkavalier” — Answer: DER. Hint: Supply the German masculine definite article before the opera’s title. 🎭
- 6. Praise in verse — Answer: ODE. Hint: A lyrical tribute written in lines of poetry might fit this clue. ✍️
- 7. Uses scissors — Answer: CUTS. Hint: Does what a barber or paper crafter might do ✂️
- 8. Love, Italian-style — Answer: AMORE. Hint: Think of the romantic Italian word you might hear in a serenade. 🎶
- 9. Red sauce — Answer: MARINARA. Hint: A classic Italian pasta topping made with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs 🍝
- 10. Curved molding — Answer: OGEE. Hint: Think of an elegant architectural trim with a graceful S-shaped curve. 🏛️
- 11. Smooch — Answer: KISS. Hint: A sweet little gesture of affection, often shared with a smile 😊
- 16. Noshed — Answer: ATE. Hint: Had a bite to eat in the past 🍽️
- 20. Online auction site — Answer: EBAY. Hint: A digital marketplace where bidders compete for collectibles, gadgets, and everyday finds. 🛒
- 22. Tart fruit — Answer: SLOE. Hint: This small, tart fruit is famously used to flavor gin. 🍸
- 23. Rotates — Answer: TURNS. Hint: What a merry-go-round does in circles 🎠
- 25. Life story — Answer: BIO. Hint: A brief account of someone’s life, often found in a book or online profile 📖
- 26. Hydrocarbon suffix — Answer: ANE. Hint: Think of the naming ending used for saturated hydrocarbons. 🧪
- 27. Annual Boston race — Answer: MARATHON. Hint: Think of the famous 26.2-mile event held each Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts 🏃
- 29. Tech news website — Answer: CNET. Hint: This site keeps you up to date on gadgets, apps, and the latest digital trends 📱
- 31. Parking place — Answer: LOT. Hint: A designated spot where cars can wait while you shop or run errands. 🚗
- 32. JFK info — Answer: ETA. Hint: What travelers check to learn when their flight is expected to arrive at Kennedy’s airport. ✈️
- 34. Grouch — Answer: CRAB. Hint: Think of someone who’s habitually grumpy and hard to please. 😠
- 38. 12-year-olds, e.g. — Answer: TWEENS. Hint: These youngsters are caught between childhood and the teen years 🎯
- 40. Ninnies — Answer: ASSES. Hint: A playful term for foolish people 🤪
- 42. PC key — Answer: ESC. Hint: Press this key to back out of a menu or cancel an action. 🖥️
- 43. React in horror — Answer: GASP. Hint: What might escape your lips when a jump scare gets you? 😱
- 44. Dull pain — Answer: ACHE. Hint: A mild, lingering discomfort might be described this way. 😣
- 45. Pool site, for short — Answer: YMCA. Hint: Think of the community center immortalized in a famous dance song. 🏊
- 47. Actress Lena — Answer: OLIN. Hint: This Swedish actress appeared in both *Chocolat* and *The Unbearable Lightness of Being* 🎬
- 48. Forearm bone — Answer: ULNA. Hint: This bone runs alongside the radius between your elbow and wrist 🦴
- 49. Roller coaster feature — Answer: LOOP. Hint: It’s the thrilling part of the track that briefly turns riders upside down 🎢
- 52. Sushi fish — Answer: AHI. Hint: This popular sushi fish is a type of tuna often served raw or seared 🐟
- 53. Roulette bet — Answer: RED. Hint: A wager on one of the roulette wheel’s two classic colors 🎰
The answer to “College URL ender” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is EDU — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 22, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 13-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.
“College URL ender” answer
EDU (3 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is EDU.
Why the answer is EDU
Look for the web-address suffix most associated with schools of higher learning 🎓
When else has “College URL ender” appeared?
Eugene Sheffer reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
July 22, 2026 (this puzzle) → EDU. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Eugene Sheffer Crossword on July 22, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- “ -- Rosenkavalier” → DER
- Praise in verse → ODE
- Uses scissors → CUTS
- “So be it” → AMEN
- Crèche group → MAGI
- Former British P.M. Thatcher → MARGARET
- Smooch → KISS
- Curved molding → OGEE
Want every clue in one place? The full Eugene Sheffer answer list for July 22, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live Eugene Sheffer answers are always one tap from the today page.
About the Eugene Sheffer Crossword
The Eugene Sheffer Crossword is King Features Syndicate's 13×13 daily, roughly 65 clues, running Monday through Saturday in newspapers and free online. This page covers a Wednesday puzzle. It has carried Sheffer's byline since 1929 — he was a Columbia University professor of Romance languages — and King Features has kept the name on it long after his death, along with the style: plain-definition clues, familiar abbreviations, and a steady difficulty every day of the week. That means a single stubborn entry is almost always one older proper noun or a piece of crosswordese, and confirming it usually opens the crossings on both sides.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “College URL ender”?
The answer is EDU, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “College URL ender”?
3 letters: EDU.
Where did this clue appear?
In the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 22, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 13-Across.
Can “College URL ender” have a different answer?
Yes — Eugene Sheffer 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 Eugene Sheffer answers?
The full grid for July 22, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.