What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Stereotypical bookworms" from May 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Stereotypical bookworms”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

NERDS

Letters5

Starts withN

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Stereotypical bookworms” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 12, 2025 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Stereotypical bookworms” clue?+

The answer is NERDS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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