This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (41 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ _ T
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DIALECT as a word: (linguistics, broad sense) A variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular area, community, or social group, differing from other varieties of...; (linguistics, strict sense) A lect (often a regional or minority language) as part of a group or family of languages, especially if they are viewed as a sing....
DIALECT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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