Crossword clue
“Overly academic”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NERDYLetters5
Starts withN
Ends withY
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Overly academic” ran in the Newsday Crossword on October 31, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Overly academic” clue?+
The answer is NERDY (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of October 31, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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