Crossword answer
NITWIT
6 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 14 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 2, 2026
Letter pattern
NITWIT
Clues that lead to NITWIT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Discovered "in it" with donkey6The IndependentSep 2, 2026
Silly, but it has a twin, possibly6Evening StandardApr 12, 2026
Blockhead6Eugene ShefferMar 6, 2026
Foolish or dull person6Evening StandardNov 5, 2024
The twin went off with it, the dope!6Evening StandardJul 5, 2024
Boob6Eugene ShefferJan 3, 2024
Foolish person6Evening StandardDec 27, 2023
About NITWIT in crosswords
NITWIT is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 14 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Discovered "in it" with donkey” in the The Independent crossword on September 2, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
ENABLEEmpower
ENCASEPlace in a crate
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
INDENTSet right?
ERRANTOff-target
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
SLEEPYDrowsy
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
LEADER__ of the pack
ASSUCHIn itself, donkey considerably missing mule, at first (2,4)
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
REFORMImprove
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
Every appearance of NITWIT (14)
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Sep 2, 2026
Discovered "in it" with donkey · The Independent · 22 Across
Apr 12, 2026
Silly, but it has a twin, possibly · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Mar 6, 2026
Blockhead · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Across
Nov 5, 2024
Foolish or dull person · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jul 5, 2024
The twin went off with it, the dope! · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Jan 3, 2024
Boob · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Down
Dec 27, 2023
Foolish person · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Sep 19, 2022
Foolish person · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Aug 8, 2022
Foolish person · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jan 13, 2021
Silly, but it has a twin, possibly · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Apr 20, 2020
Blockhead · Eugene Sheffer · 18 Across
Apr 11, 2020
Blockhead · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Down
Jul 26, 2019
The twin went off with it, the dope! · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Jul 26, 2018
Foolish or dull person · Evening Standard · 6 Down