“Numbskull” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NIMROD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Numbskull”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 5, 2025, 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 5, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 5, 2025 grid1APester5 ltrs›14AUndefeated boxer Ali5 ltrs›17AThe DeLorean in "Back to the Future," e.g.11 ltrs›20ANikon F2, for one3 ltrs›23AMore achy5 ltrs›28AFurniture item that's usually next to a drill13 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 7, 2025NYT Crossword54 Down•••••NINNYMay 5, 2025NYT Crossword3 Down••••••NIMRODOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••NIMROD6 ltrs
•••••NINNY5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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