Overly studious sort Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Overly studious sort last seen in USA Today 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WONK.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WONK Overly studious sort (4) USA Today Jan 21, 2017
4% NERD Studious sort, perhaps (4)
3% TRITE Overly familiar (5) LA Times Daily Apr 16, 2026
3% TOO Overly (3) Newsday Apr 14, 2026
3% OILY Overly suave (4) Wall Street Journal Apr 14, 2026
3% DROOL Be overly anxious (5) Newsday Apr 8, 2026
3% GAUNT Overly thin (5) Newsday Apr 5, 2026
3% NOSY Overly inquisitive (4) LA Times Daily Mar 30, 2026
3% SOPPY Overly sentimental (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 19, 2026
3% SWOT Studious type (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 16, 2026

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A "wonk" is someone who is excessively interested in a particular subject, often to the point of being considered nerdy or overly studious. This term is commonly used in politics and policy to describe individuals who are deeply knowledgeable about specific issues.