Geezer
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue Geezer from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Geezer (4)
Answer
The answer to Geezer is Fogy (4 letters).
Why does Fogy fit this clue?
This is a direct synonym clue where 'Geezer' points to FOGY, both informal terms for an old-fashioned or elderly person. A fogy is someone who is behind the times or set in old ways, often used to describe a person who resists change or new ideas. The word geezer carries a similar meaning, referring to an old man or elderly person, though it can be used either affectionately or dismissively. Both terms capture the idea of someone whose age or attitudes mark them as belonging to an earlier era.
What does Geezer mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
geezer
noun
•an old man, especially one who is eccentric or cantankerous
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 12-down in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Fogy mean?
noun
•A dull old fellow; a person behind the times, over-conservative, or slow.
•Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.
Origin of the word Fogy
•origin: Scottish 'foggie' meaning 'moss-grown' or 'covered with fog'
•period: 18th century
The word originally described someone as being metaphorically 'moss-covered' like an old, stagnant object, before evolving to mean an old-fashioned or conservative person.
How to use Fogy in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Fogy.
•“That old fogy down the street still refuses to use a cell phone or computer.”
•“Don't be such a fogy about the new software - it's actually much easier to use than the old system.”
•“My grandfather may be a bit of a fogy when it comes to modern music, but he knows everything about jazz.”
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Frequently asked questions about Geezer
- What is the answer to Geezer?
- The answer is Fogy (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Geezer have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Fogy.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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