“Nincompoop” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Nincompoop”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 27, 2025, where it runs at 14 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 27, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 27, 2025 grid14AOnetime talk show whose studio audience was known as the "Dog Pound," familiarly7 ltrs›16AMore than just flirting7 ltrs›17AEvent in a tent8 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 10, 2026NYT Crossword28 Down•••ASSApr 23, 2025NYT Crossword1 Down••••••DINGUSMar 27, 2025NYT Crossword14 Down•••ASSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••ASS3 ltrs
••••••DINGUS6 ltrs
••••FOOL4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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