Big ___ (college conference) Crossword Clue

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Big ___ (college conference) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the countries of Asia
2. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
(adjective)
1. situated in or facing or moving toward the east

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CONFERENCE (noun)
1. an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
2. a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
COLLEGE (noun)
1. a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed
2. an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university

Hint 3: Anagram

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