What is the answer to "College bigwigs" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "College bigwigs" is DEANS (5 letters).

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College bigwigs NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the May 11, 2026 puzzle

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DEANS

5 letters · Across · last seen May 11, 2026

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