Slow on the uptake NYT Crossword Clue
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Clue History: Slow on the uptake
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OBTUSE
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Puzzle Page - April 30 2026
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DENSE
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NYT Crossword - August 25 2025
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Slow on the uptake" is DENSE.
The phrase 'slow on the uptake' describes someone who is slow to understand or grasp information. 'Dense' is a synonym for this kind of slowness in comprehension, often implying a lack of mental agility.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on August 25, 2025.
Dense means slow to understand or lacking in intellectual acuity.
Packed in, Impenetrable, Like thick fog, Like tungsten, Like a numbskull
The answer to “Slow on the uptake” in the New York Times puzzle August 25 2025 is DENSE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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