June 11, 2026 Daily / 55A / 10 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Prestigious group of schools, to an ancient Roman? NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Prestigious group of schools, to an ancient Roman?, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 55A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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FOURLEAGUE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
FOURLEAGUE is the 10-letter answer for the clue: Prestigious group of schools, to an ancient Roman?. The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 55A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: FOURLEAGUE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- FOURLEAGUE has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 55A.
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Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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