Ole Miss athletes, to fans Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Ole Miss athletes, to fans” from the New York Times crossword of September 28, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
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REBS is the answer to “Ole Miss athletes, to fans”. It means a Confederate soldier.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A Confederate soldier.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ERSB.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Losing side in the Battle of Shiloh, informally”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Ole Miss athletes, to fans”?
REBS, 4 letters: a Confederate soldier.
When was “Ole Miss athletes, to fans” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of September 28, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with R.