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The Clue

Petty academic (6 letter answer)

The Answer

PEDANT

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Notes

The answer PEDANT is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.

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Pompous parader of knowledge
One who goes strictly by the book

Definition

PEDANT as a noun:

1. (pedant, bookworm, scholastic) = a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit