Crossword: Back to School

Do these unlikely mascots boost your campus pride? Test your skill with our fall crossword.

  • By Graham Meyer
  • Crossword
  • Sep 24, 2025

SPOILER ALERT! If you’ve arrived at this page and haven’t already tried your hand at our fall 2025 crossword, scroll no further and instead check out this printable version. If, however, you’re ready to check your work, we’ve dropped the completed grid down below.

Play the crossword or (final warning) keep scrolling for answers.

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