Geek

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

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Clue explained

A NERD is a geek, traditionally someone highly interested in a specialised subject or technology.

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Definition
A person working at a computer with technology around them

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 16, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Geek in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is NERD — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 16-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Geek” answer

NERD (4 letters)

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What does NERD mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of NERD is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a person who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of specialist or niche interest
  • an unfashionable person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious

When else has “Geek” appeared?

The Telegraph Quick reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

September 16, 2026 (most recent) NERD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Geek”?

The answer is NERD, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Geek”?

4 letters: NERD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 16-Across.

Can “Geek” have a different answer?

Yes — The Telegraph Quick sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Telegraph Quick answers?

The full grid for September 16, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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