What makes a stud become studious? NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "What makes a stud become studious?" is IOUS.
The clue plays on the word 'studious' by asking what transforms 'stud' into 'studious.' The answer is the suffix 'IOUS,' which, when added to 'stud,' forms the word 'studious.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 17, 2025.
IOUS is a suffix used to form adjectives meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by.'
Papers in pots, Debtor's notes, Promises to pay, for short, Notes of indebtedness, Pot papers
The answer to “What makes a stud become studious?” in the New York Times puzzle December 17 2025 is IOUS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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