The Clue
Stereotypical techie (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NERD
Tags
Notes
The answer NERD is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Dull one
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Jerk
Oaf
Square
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Geeky guy
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Social bungler
Social misfit
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Uncool fellow
Uncool sort
One who isn't in
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Common butt of jokes
Lover of brain games
Socially challenged person
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Typical Rick Moranis film role
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Definition
NERD as a noun:
1. (swot, grind, nerd, wonk, dweeb) = an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or studying excessively