Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Proverbially Slow Learner Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 161 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is DUNCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DUNCE

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
235%13Proverbially
335%7Proverbially industrious creature

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DUNCE" which means:

    noun
  • • A stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was often mocked by his classmates for being a dunce in math."
  • • "The teacher labeled him a dunce because he consistently failed to grasp the basic concepts."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Turkish peninsula — scene of WWI campaign
Got hold of
Someone from Helsinki?

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick14 Sep 2010 Down 18
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Proverbially
2
Proverbially foolish bargain
3
Proverbially slow-moving mollusc
The Guardian Quick - 14 Mar 2014
The Guardian Quick / 14 Mar 2014
4
Proverbially slow moving mollusc
The Guardian Quick - 17 Jun 2017
The Guardian Quick / 17 Jun 2017
5
Slow learner
The Guardian Quick - 02 Nov 2005
The Guardian Quick / 02 Nov 2005
6
Slow learner on Jason's ship
Telegraph Cryptic - 10 Jul 2023
Telegraph Cryptic / 10 Jul 2023
7
With 66-Across, slow learner in the litter?
New York Times - 01 Jul 2015
New York Times / 01 Jul 2015

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen