The crossword solution for the term 'GEEKY-SOUNDING CANDY' is NERDS. NERDS are a type of candy produced by the Ferrara Candy Company, which was first released in 1983. They are small, irregularly-shaped pieces of candy that come in a variety of flavors. The name 'NERDS' is derived from the fact that they have a geeky-sounding name and are often associated with people who are considered to be nerdy or geeky.