Crossword clue

Scholar crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Scholar”, from 3–12 letters. The most likely answer is ACADEMIC.

Top answer ACADEMIC 8 letters · University teacher or researcher

All answers for “Scholar”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
DON 3 University teacher, British
4-letter answers
SAGE 4 Wise person
5-letter answers
PUPIL 5 Student
MAVEN 5 Expert
6-letter answers
SAVANT 6 Learned person
PUNDIT 6 Expert, originally Indian scholar
PEDANT 6 Scholar fussy about detail
7-letter answers
STUDENT 7 One who studies
LEARNER 7 One acquiring knowledge
EGGHEAD 7 Informal intellectual
8-letter answers
ACADEMIC Best match 8 University teacher or researcher
BOOKWORM 8 Keen reader
POLYMATH 8 Scholar of many fields
9-letter answers
LITERATUS 9 Man of letters
11-letter answers
PHILOSOPHER 11 Learned thinker
12-letter answers
INTELLECTUAL 12 Person of learning

What does “Scholar” mean?

A noun for a learned person or academic specialist; also a student, especially one holding a scholarship.

Solving tip

Look for PUNDIT, SAVANT or SAGE in short slots. In British cryptics BA or MA can signal a graduate scholar.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Scholar"?

The most likely answer is ACADEMIC (8 letters) — University teacher or researcher. Other common answers are SAVANT (6), PUNDIT (6), SAGE (4), PUPIL (5).

How many letters are in the answer to "Scholar"?

Answers to "Scholar" range from 3–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.