Answer: nerdier

AnswerCrossword Clue
NERDIERMore dweeblike
NERDIERNot so cool
NERDIERMore like Dilbert
NERDIERMore inept, socially
NERDIERLess likely to be named homecoming king
NERDIERMore eggheady
NERDIERMore geeky
NERDIERNot as cool
NERDIERLess cool
NERDIERMore likely to wear a pocket protector, say
NERDIERMore geek than freak
NERDIERLike Comic-Con attendees vis-a-vis the general public
nerdierof or like a nerd