| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| GEEK | Nerd | |
| DWEEB | Nerd | |
| GEEKS | Computer nerd | |
| BANNER | Suburban nerd’s revealing poster | |
| PRETENDS | Awkward nerd’s pet plays | |
| DANGERS | Hazards gas nerd set off | |
| GREEK | Nerd hugs redhead from Athens | |
| RESPLENDENTLY | Surprisingly, Nell types “nerd” brilliantly | |
| OWNER | Fellow nerd essential to shop’s boss | |
| TENDRIL | Spiralling arm in fanciful nerd lit | |
| NOT A WORD | What a nerd! Spooner says nothing | |
| BIRDSNEST | Nerd’s best at spoonerising soup flavour | |
| NOTAWORD | What a nerd! Spooner says nothing | |
| COLANDER | Fizzy drink nerd mixed in leaky utensil | |
| MEANER | Game a nerd showcases ... not as pleasant | |