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 (4)
4% NEUROTIC Overly anxious sort (8) New York Times Midi May 20, 2026
3% OPPORTUNISTIC Overly eager (13) Newsday May 30, 2026
3% BOOKISH Studious - like a novel? (7) (7) The Guardian Quick May 20, 2026
3% TWEE Overly cutesy (4) Commuter May 16, 2026
3% NAIVE Overly trusting (5) Newsday May 10, 2026
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

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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.