Crossword clue
“What makes a stud become studious?”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
IOUSLetters4
Starts withI
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “What makes a stud become studious?” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 17, 2025 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “What makes a stud become studious?” clue?+
The answer is IOUS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 17, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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