What is the answer to "Overly academic" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Overly academic" is NERDY (5 letters).

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Overly academic Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 31, 2025 puzzle

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NERDY

5 letters · Down · last seen October 31, 2025

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