Words used informally (5)
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SLANG
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The clue “Words used informally (5)” has appeared 1 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 Guardian crossword on September 1, 2026, where the answer was SLANG.
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