The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word WONK which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Policy maven crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WONK | 100 % | 4 |
Why may WONK be the right solution?
"WONK" is a slang term for someone who is very knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially policies and government. So, a "Policy maven" refers to a person who is an expert or enthusiast in policy matters, making "WONK" the right answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Policy maven
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- wonk
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Crossword Answer definitions
WONK noun- An overly studious person, particularly student.
- (by extension) A policy wonk or other intellectual expert.
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