Informal speech
Archive answer — July 24, 2026
8 Across
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“SLANG” is the published 5-letter fill for 8 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Stan Newman Mini Crossword
This clue’s Friday, July 24, 2026 appearance
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5 clues- 8Informal speechSLANG
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Across
- 1. CD-__
Answer: ROM
- 4. Slip away from
Answer: EVADE
- 7. Confronted
Answer: FACED
- 8. Informal speech
Answer: SLANG
- 9. Letter before zee
Answer: WYE
Down
- 1. Football officials, for short
Answer: REFS
- 2. 0-shaped
Answer: OVAL
- 3. Long-beaked parrot
Answer: MACAW
- 5. Refuse to approve
Answer: DENY
- 6. Slight advantage
Answer: EDGE
The answer to “Informal speech” in the Stan Newman Mini Crossword is SLANG — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 24, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Informal speech” answer
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Why does SLANG fit?
SLANG is the published 5-letter answer at 8-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Informal speech” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Informal speech”?
The answer is SLANG.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: SLANG.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Stan Newman Mini Crossword for July 24, 2026 at 8-Across.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
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