Bulldog fan in Connecticut

Answer:

ELI

Hint:

This Ivy League school’s mascot is a bulldog, and its name is just three letters long—think New Haven.

Explanation:

This clue plays on Yale University’s bulldog mascot and its location in Connecticut. "Bulldog fan" hints at someone associated with Yale, whose teams are called the Bulldogs, while "in Connecticut" narrows it down to the school’s home state. The answer "ELI" refers to Elihu Yale, the namesake of the university, often shortened to "Eli" in casual conversation.

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General solving tip

Short grid glue often mirrors map or address abbreviations (ENE, AVE, ST). If the clue looks abbreviated, the answer probably is too.

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