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Proudly brainy sorts (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nerds

(Other definitions for nerds that I've seen before include "People considered boring because of obsessive hobbies or narrow solitary interests" , "Boringly studious people" , "Boringly studious types" , "Geeks" , "They can be boringly studious, perhaps lacking social skills" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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