Fall for a senior, e.g Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Fall for a senior, e.g" crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "Fall for a senior, e.g." leads us to the answer "SEMESTER." Let's break down why this answer perfectly fits the clue:

1. Fall: In the context of academic terms, "fall" refers to the autumn season when the academic year typically starts.
2. For a senior: Seniors in educational settings are often students who are in their final year of study.
3. E.g.: The abbreviation "e.g." stands for "for example," indicating that the answer is a specific instance of the previous clues.

So, when we combine the elements of the clue - "fall" representing the start of an academic year, "senior" indicating an older student, and "e.g." suggesting a specific example - we arrive at the answer "SEMESTER." A semester is a specific academic time frame within the year, typically associated with the fall term and advanced stages of study, making it a fitting solution to the clue.

Definition of "SEMESTER"

a half-year term in a school or university, especially in North America, typically lasting for fifteen to eighteen weeks

Example :

the opening week of Harvard's autumn semester

 The Crossword clue "Fall for a senior, e.g" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	24 October 2018	SEMESTER