“Weakens, as an overly strong character, in video game lingo” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NERFS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Weakens, as an overly strong character, in video game lingo”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 28, 2026, where it runs at 44 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.