Crossword clue
“Weakens, as an overly strong character, in video game lingo”
This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NERFSLetters5
Starts withN
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Weakens, as an overly strong character, in video game lingo” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 28, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Weakens, as an overly strong character, in video game lingo” clue?+
The answer is NERFS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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