This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ B
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About the answer
DWEEB as a word: (US, dated, originally university slang, now general slang, derogatory) A boring, studious, or socially inept person.
DWEEB 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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