“More abrupt in language” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••TERSER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TERSER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “More abrupt in language”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 20, 2025, where it runs at 6 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 20, 2025 grid5AFacing the pitcher5 ltrs›15AThanks, in France5 ltrs›18AWedding cake figurine5 ltrs›20AMilkshake flavor made with Oreos13 ltrs›24APitcher Maddux who won the Cy Young Award in four consecutive years4 ltrs›30AMusic genre that Joan Jett "loves"9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 20, 20251AApple tablet4 ltrs›10ATime to blow out the candles on a cake, informally4 ltrs›14AInformal eatery4 ltrs›16ASinger Guthrie4 ltrs›17ASays 2 + 2 = 5, e.g.4 ltrs›19ALast language alphabetically on Google Translate4 ltrs›23AThe "A" of I.P.A.3 ltrs›25AWelcome sights for thirsty people in deserts5 ltrs›
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