Little scamp
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
Stuck on the clue Little scamp from the New York Times Mini for March 28, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Little scamp (5)
Answer
The answer to Little scamp is Twerp (5 letters).
Why does Twerp fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Little scamp' points to TWERP, a noun used to describe a silly, annoying, or insignificant person, often a child or young person behaving badly. The word 'little' reinforces the sense that a twerp is a minor, petty nuisance rather than a serious threat, and 'scamp' captures the mischievous, impish quality the word carries. TWERP is an informal, slightly old-fashioned insult that lands somewhere between 'brat' and 'fool,' making it a natural crossword answer for clues about small-scale troublemakers.
What does Little scamp mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
scamp
noun
•a mischievous or playful person, especially a child
•a rascal or rogue
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 3-down in the New York Times Mini on March 28, 2026, by Sam Ezersky, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Twerp mean?
noun
•A fool, a twit.
•A small or puny person; one regarded as insignificant, contemptible.
Origin of the word Twerp
•origin: Unknown, possibly British slang
•period: 1920s
The word may have originated as a blend of 'twit' and 'werp' or could be related to the British dialectal word 'twerp' meaning a foolish person, though its exact etymology remains disputed among linguists.
How to use Twerp in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Twerp.
•“That little twerp Tommy keeps pulling pranks on his sister and getting into mischief around the neighborhood.”
•“I can't believe that twerp from accounting tried to take credit for my project during the meeting.”
•“My younger brother used to be such a twerp, always annoying me and my friends when we were trying to hang out.”
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- What is the answer to Little scamp?
- The answer is Twerp (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 28, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Little scamp have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Twerp.
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