“Events at which to release one's inner geek” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NERDFESTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Events at which to release one's inner geek”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 20, 2025, where it runs at 25 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.