“Big jerk” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MEANIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Big jerk”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 28, 2026, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 28, 2026 grid1ASet unambitious goals6 ltrs›14ATolkien ring bearer7 ltrs›17APhrase you might say while pointing at a photograph7 ltrs›19AMusical set in Alphabet City4 ltrs›23AAnimated friend of Sebastian the crab5 ltrs›28ARobert Frost's middle name3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 28, 20267AOne playing beerball, perhaps7 ltrs›16APrecious person7 ltrs›18AGoes against the rule?7 ltrs›20ATerm of endearment appropriated from 9-Down3 ltrs›22APart of a Blues Brothers outfit6 ltrs›25ASome arm muscles, informally4 ltrs›27ACassiterite is a source of it3 ltrs›29A___ Allen Express, Amtrak train from New York City to Burlington, Vt.5 ltrs›
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