The Clue
Square figure (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NERD
Tags
Notes
The answer NERD is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bookworm
Bore
Computer ___
Dolt
Dull one
Dweeb
Geek
A jerk
Jerk
Oaf
Schlemiel
Square
Twerp
Weenie
Dilbert, e.g.
Dorky sort
Eggheady sort
Hardly a hipster
Ineffectual person
Mathlete, stereotypically
Simp of a sort
Twerp's cousin
Uncool collegian
Uncool sort
Unpopular sort
Wimp's cousin
Wonk, maybe
Bully's prey, often
Bully's prey, traditionally
Bully's target, maybe
Common butt of jokes
Hardly Mr. Cool
Lover of brain games
Overly bookish sort
Socially challenged person
Unlikely prom king
Brainy, socially inept sort
"Happy Days" put-down
Quiz bowl lover, say
Whom a bully may bully
One who might celebrate Pi Day
Definition
NERD as a noun:
1. (swot, grind, nerd, wonk, dweeb) = an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or studying excessively