Jerk — ASS — New York Times Daily on August 30, 2025
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Clue
Jerk (3)
Answer
The answer to Jerk is Ass (3 letters).
Why does Ass fit this clue?
This is a slang clue where 'Jerk' serves as a synonym for a rude or contemptible person. An ass, in informal usage, is a foolish, stupid, or obnoxious individual, someone who behaves badly or thoughtlessly toward others. The word 'jerk' carries the same informal punch, describing a person who is selfish or irritating, making the two words close slang equivalents. Both terms are common in everyday speech as mild insults for someone acting in an annoying or inconsiderate way.
What does Jerk mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
jerk
noun
•an obnoxious or contemptible person
verb
•to move or pull with a quick, sharp motion
This clue has appeared in 4 puzzles
The clue Jerk has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Daily — Aug 30, 2025
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What does Ass mean?
noun
•Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden.
•A stupid person.
•Buttocks.
•Sex.
Origin of the word Ass
•origin: Latin 'asinus'
•period: Old English
The word entered English through Old English 'assa' and has maintained remarkably consistent spelling and meaning across Indo-European languages for over 2,000 years.
How to use Ass in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ass.
•“Don't be such an ass to your coworkers just because you're having a bad day.”
•“He made an ass of himself at the party by telling embarrassing stories.”
•“She felt like a complete ass after realizing she had been arguing about the wrong topic the entire time.”
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Frequently asked questions about Jerk
- What is the answer to Jerk?
- The answer is Ass (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on August 30, 2025.
- How many letters does the answer to Jerk have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Ass.
- How many times has Jerk appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 4 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on April 2, 2026.
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NYT Daily — Aug 30, 2025
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
22 Across
answer length
3 letters