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 nerd 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 interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one related to policy or politics. So, a "policy nerd" would be referred to as a "wonk" in this context.
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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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