23A: [Animated arguments over the issues (Maine)] is S PIRITED DE BATES , starting with an S and ending with BATES College in Maine. 33A: [Existing (New York)] is T AKING UP S PACE , starting with a T and ending with PACE University in New York. 55A: [Higher level (North Carolina)] is U PPER ECH ELON , starting with a U and ending with ELON University in North Carolina. 65A: [“Not with you on that” (Oregon)] is D ISAG REED , starting with a D and ending with REED College in Oregon. 113A: [Cherished recollection (Georgia)] is T REASURED M EMORY , starting with a T and ending with EMORY University in Georgia.

Source: Washington Post March 21, 2021 13:00 UTC