Women's basketball powerhouse, for short
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
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Women's basketball powerhouse, for short (5)
Answer
The answer to Women's basketball powerhouse, for short is Uconn (5 letters).
Why does Uconn fit this clue?
This clue uses an abbreviation marker ('for short') to point to UCONN, the shortened form of the University of Connecticut. The University of Connecticut is a public research university located in Storrs, Connecticut, founded in 1881. The phrase 'Women's basketball powerhouse' accurately describes UConn's women's basketball program, which has won multiple NCAA Division I championships and is widely regarded as one of the most successful programs in college basketball history. The 'for short' qualifier signals that the answer is an abbreviated form rather than the full university name.
What does Women's basketball powerhouse, for short mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
powerhouse
noun
•a team or organization that is very successful and dominant in their field
•an entity with great strength, influence, or capability
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 9-down in the New York Times Midi on April 1, 2026, by Alina Abidi, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Uconn mean?
proper noun
•abbreviation for the University of Connecticut, particularly known for its dominant women's basketball program that has won multiple NCAA championships
How to use Uconn in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Uconn.
•“UConn's women's basketball team has won multiple NCAA championships, solidifying their reputation as a true powerhouse in the sport.”
•“She decided to apply to UConn because of their excellent engineering program.”
•“The UConn Huskies football team played their homecoming game at Rentschler Field last weekend.”
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