The New York Times crossword puzzle on May 24 featured TUFTS as the answer to the clue for 49 down. (“University in Medford, Mass.”)

The Times’ crossword blog discussed the puzzle, with at least one alum weighing in with a comment.

Relatedly, did you know that Henry Rathvon, longtime co-creator of the Sunday Boston Globe crossword, is a Tufts graduate (A73, G74)? He and Emily Cox conspired with a hopeful groom to create a crossword wedding proposal to Friedman School student Jennie Bass.