The Clue
University V.I.P. (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DEAN
Tags
Notes
The answer DEAN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
Related Clues
Acheson
Dizzy, for one
Doyen
One with a list?
One of the Martins
Academic official
Actor in "Giant"
Admissions chief
Bishop's assistant
Bishop's subordinate
Campus administrator
Campus authority
Campus bigwig
Campus figure
Campus notable
Campus V.I.P.
College adviser
College official
Cooperstown name
Dizzy or Daffy
Faculty head
Faculty member
Faculty official
Prexy's aide
Rusk or Acheson
Rusk or Martin
Singer Martin
William ___ Howells
Diz of Cardinal fame
Martin of the Rat Pack
Movie cult figure
Recipient of many referrals
One who makes an admission?
Dizzy of the Gas House Gang
He was a "Giant" star
Rat Pack cohort of Frank
Unsuccessful candidate in the 2004 primaries
Cinema idol James: 1931-55
Definition
DEAN as a noun:
1. an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
2. (Dean, James Dean, James Byron Dean) = United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)
3. (dean, doyen) = a man who is the senior member of a group; "he is the dean of foreign correspondents"
4. (Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals