Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 1, 2026
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Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket (4)
Answer
The answer to Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket is Jock (4 letters).
Why does Jock fit this clue?
This is a direct-definition clue where the full phrase points to JOCK, a slang term for a stereotypical high-school or college athlete. A jock is someone who is heavily involved in sports, often portrayed in popular culture as popular, physically strong, and socially dominant. The letterman jacket, a varsity-style coat decorated with the school's letter and athletic patches, is the classic symbol of athletic achievement in American schools, and the jock is its most iconic wearer. The word likely derives from 'jockey,' which shifted over time to mean any competitive athlete.
What does Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
stereotypical
adjective
•conforming to a widely held but oversimplified image or idea
letterman
noun
•a high school or college athlete who has earned a letter for excellence in a sport
letterman jacket
noun
•a wool jacket with leather sleeves awarded to varsity athletes, typically displaying school letters and patches
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 1-across in the New York Times Mini on March 1, 2026, by Ian Livengood, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Jock mean?
noun
•an athlete, especially in high school or college sports
•a person who is very interested in sports and physical fitness
How to use Jock in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Jock.
•“The classic image of a high school jock wearing his letterman jacket and dating the head cheerleader is a common trope in movies.”
•“Despite being labeled as just a jock, Marcus was actually one of the top students in his AP chemistry class.”
•“The theater kids often felt intimidated by the jocks who dominated the cafeteria during lunch period.”
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Frequently asked questions about Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket
- What is the answer to Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket?
- The answer is Jock (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Jock.
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