Local linguistic usage
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IDIOM
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The clue “Local linguistic usage” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on April 26, 2026, where the answer was IDIOM.
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