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Yale of Yale fame Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Yale of Yale fame last seen in LA Times Daily puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ELIHU.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ELIHU Yale of Yale fame | (5) | LA Times Daily | Aug 23, 2020 |
| 4% | ELI Yale student | (3) | Newsday | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 4% | NEWHAVEN Yale's city | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 4% | ELIS Yale students | (4) | Newsday | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 4% | MYTHICALBEAST YALE | (13) | ||
| 4% | CLI Yale. | (3) | ||
| 3% | HEAVYLADEN New Haven (Yale) degree initially carrying a lot of weight | (10) | The Telegraph Toughie | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 3% | HALL ___ of Fame | (4) | ||
| 3% | USUAL Standard American university, Yale at heart (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Aug 27, 2025 |
| 3% | LOCKSMITH A Yale man? | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 24, 2025 |
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Elihu Yale was a British merchant and philanthropist who played a significant role in the founding of Yale University. The clue "Yale of Yale fame" cleverly hints at his connection to the prestigious university, leading to the answer "ELIHU."