Word ___ (rhyming term for a crossword enthusiast) Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Word ___ (rhyming term for a crossword enthusiast)” from the USA Today crossword of January 3, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

USA TODAY, JANUARY 3, 2026

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Questions

What is the answer to “Word ___ (rhyming term for a crossword enthusiast)”?

NERD, 4 letters: a socially inept person.

When was “Word ___ (rhyming term for a crossword enthusiast)” last seen in a crossword?

In the USA Today crossword of January 3, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

4 letters, starting with N.