“English lesson subject, for short” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VOCAB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “English lesson subject, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 31, 2026, where it runs at 14 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 31, 2026 grid14ADessert introduced to the U.S. in the 1780s, after Thomas Jefferson discovered it in France15 ltrs›16ALike someone in pointe shoes, maybe5 ltrs›19AThey're at the tops of some ladders, informally4 ltrs›23ASheet music abbr.3 ltrs›27AFoundation of music?8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 31, 20261AGrappling is used in this11 ltrs›12AOnes who handle minor health problems?13 ltrs›17A___-di-dah3 ltrs›18ASay "hey," slangily5 ltrs›20AOffering that's fresh off the press?5 ltrs›22APyroclastic material4 ltrs›24ADeliberate7 ltrs›26ASex Pistols song disparaging the band's former label3 ltrs›
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