Jerk Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Jerk crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on June 29 2024 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Jerk has a total of 3 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%ASSJerkWall Street Journal
20%NIMRODDumb jerkWall Street Journal
20%CUREROne making jerky perhapsLA Times
20%RUDEJerkishUSA Today
20%OLDYELLER*Dog in a Disney tear-jerkerLA Times
20%SPASMInvoluntary jerkUniversal

Definition

A quadruped of the genus Equus (E. asinus), smaller than the horse, and having a peculiarly harsh bray and long ears. The tame or domestic ass is patient, slow, and sure-footed, and has become the type of obstinacy and stupidity. There are several species of wild asses which are swift-footed.
A dull, heavy, stupid fellow; a dolt.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • New York Times: Jul 12, 2024
  • Wall Street Journal: Jun 29, 2024
  • LA Times: Jan 5, 2024
  • New York Times: Nov 16, 2023
  • New York Times: Oct 20, 2023
  • Wall Street Journal: Sep 18, 2023
  • Newsday: Jul 8, 2023
  • Wall Street Journal: Feb 1, 2023
  • Wall Street Journal: Jan 18, 2023
  • LA Times: Jan 15, 2023

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