This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ Y
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About the answer
GEEKY as a word: Resembling or characteristic of a geek.
GEEKY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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