What is the answer to "Bad roommate for a neatnik"?

The most common answer is SLOB. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2020.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Bad roommate for a neatnik Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Bad roommate for a neatnik? This clue showed up in the October 1, 2025 New Yorker puzzle. The answer has 4 letters.

Bad roommate for a neatnik Crossword Answer

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Bad roommate for a neatnik Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Bad roommate for a neatnik" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Bad roommate for a neatnik" crossword clue is SLOB. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Bad roommate for a neatnik" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on October 1, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of SLOB?

The word SLOB means: a coarse obnoxious person. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Bad roommate for a neatnik".