What is the answer to "Influential figure on campus"?

The most common answer is DEAN. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Influential figure on campus Crossword Clue Answer

Looking for Influential figure on campus? This 4-letter clue recently appeared in the New Yorker September 9, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.

Influential figure on campus Crossword Answer

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Influential figure on campus Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Influential figure on campus" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Influential figure on campus" crossword clue is DEAN. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Influential figure on campus" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on September 9, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of DEAN?

The word DEAN means: an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Influential figure on campus".