“One who's slow to pick things up” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SLOB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One who's slow to pick things up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 27, 2025, where it runs at 28 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.