Brown alternative NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? P
2 ? E
3 ? N
4 ? N
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a different Ivy that might come to mind when considering a color-related institution.

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      ???? is a shorthand name for the University of Pennsylvania, a private Ivy League university in Philadelphia.

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      The clue 'Brown alternative' refers to two well-known Ivy League universities: Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania, commonly referred to as '????.' The word 'alternative' suggests another option in the same category, which in this case is prestigious colleges.

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      Ivy League school in Philly, Philadelphia school founded in 1740, familiarly, Ivy in Philadelphia, familiarly, Ivy League school in Philly, Ivy on the Schuylkill

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Brown alternative” in the New York Times puzzle September 27 2025 is PENN. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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