Smartening up University College in April and May (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SPRUCING Smartening up University College in April and May (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 5, 2026
6% SCRUFF Should one smarten up? (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 13, 2026
6% MONTH April, May, or June (5) Commuter Jun 13, 2026
5% STAKES They may be pulled up (6) Newsday Aug 22, 2026
5% MAJORED Specialized (in), as in college (7) New York Times Mini Aug 22, 2026
5% MAY Month after April (3)
5% MAJORS College paths (6) LA Times Daily Aug 13, 2026
5% PRANK April 1st joke that may make one scream (5)
5% SITTINGROOM Model with money to smarten reception area (7,4) (11) The Sun Two Speed Aug 9, 2026
5% UNI College, to Brits (3) USA Today Aug 3, 2026

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