“Type of word banned in North American competitive Scrabble in 2020” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SLUR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Type of word banned in North American competitive Scrabble in 2020”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 13, 2025, where it runs at 61 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.