Intellectual Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Intellectual last seen in Telegraph Quick puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EGGHEAD.

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13 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
EGGHEAD Intellectual (7) The Telegraph Quick Jun 10, 2025
EGGHEADED Intellectual (9) New York Times Apr 26, 2025
MENTAL Intellectual (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Dec 12, 2024
HIGHBROW Intellectual (8) The Times Concise Oct 15, 2024
SCHOLAR Intellectual (7) The Sun Mini Oct 14, 2024
THINKER Intellectual (7) LA Times Daily Jul 11, 2021
BRAIN Intellectual (5) The Sun Two Speed Jun 4, 2021
BRAINY Intellectual (6) The Telegraph Quick Mar 23, 2020
IDEAMONGER Intellectual (10) LA Times Daily Jul 15, 2018
ACADEMIC Intellectual (8) The Times Concise Nov 5, 2017

27 Similar Clues:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
33% EGGHEADS Intellectuals (8) Eugene Sheffer Aug 31, 2024
33% LOWBROW Not intellectual (7) The Times Concise Apr 4, 2022
33% MENTALLY Intellectually (8) Universal Oct 6, 2016
33% LITERATI Intellectuals (8)
33% IVORYTOWER ... for an intellectual? (10)
33% THINKERS Intellectuals (8)
33% SAGES Intellectuals (5)
33% REASONS Intellectualizes (7)
31% LEARN Grow intellectually (5) Universal Aug 14, 2025
30% PEDANTIC Petty intellectual (8)

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An "intellectual" is often referred to as an "egghead" in a playful or slightly derogatory manner. The term originated in the mid-20th century, implying someone with a high intellect but perhaps lacking in social or practical skills.