Crossword answer
NERFS
5 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 1 appearances · Last seen New York Times, February 28, 2026
Letter pattern
NERFS
Clues that lead to NERFS
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Weakens, as an overly strong character, in video game lingo5New York TimesFeb 28, 2026
About NERFS in crosswords
NERFS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 1 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Weakens, as an overly strong character, in video game lingo” in the New York Times crossword on February 28, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
HOSEDSwindled
AERIEHome for an eagle
PISTESki-slope
PEARLOyster's gem
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
STATSSpreadsheet data
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
HAHASLaugh track sounds
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
CAMEOBrooch, role or ware (5)
THEFTLarceny
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
Every appearance of NERFS (1)
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Feb 28, 2026
Weakens, as an overly strong character, in video game lingo · New York Times · 44 Across