Nincompoop NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Nincompoop” crossword clue is ASS (3 letters); other puzzles used DOPE and MORON. We have seen this clue 6 times in New York Times and New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on April 10, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 3 LETTERS

ASS: a hoofed mammal.

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Best answers for “Nincompoop”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1ASS3Nincompoop
2DOPE4Nincompoop
3MORON5Nincompoop

Seen in

CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York TimesSeptember 29, 2026DOPE14 Across
New York Times MiniAugust 7, 2026MORON1 Down
New York TimesApril 10, 2026ASS28 Down
New York Times MiniJuly 1, 2025DOLT1 Down
New York TimesApril 23, 2025DINGUS1 Down
New York TimesMarch 27, 2025ASS14 Down

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Questions about the Nincompoop Crossword Clue

What is the 3-letter answer to the Nincompoop crossword clue?

ASS is the 3-letter answer to the “Nincompoop” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Nincompoop crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of April 10, 2026. We have seen it 6 times.

What are other possible answers to the Nincompoop crossword clue?

Other puzzles used DOPE and MORON for this clue.