Crossword clue

“Excelling at trivia, say”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NERDY
Letters5
Starts withN
Ends withY
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 22, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Excelling at trivia, say” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 22, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Excelling at trivia, say” clue?+

The answer is NERDY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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