This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ Y
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NERDY as a word: (colloquial, derogatory, of a quality or interest) Of, pertaining to, in the style of, or appealing to nerds; (colloquial, derogatory, of a person) Being or like a nerd.
NERDY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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