Crossword clue
“Exaggerated speaking style that promotes language development”
This clue appeared as 58-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
PARENTESELetters9
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels4
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The clue “Exaggerated speaking style that promotes language development” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 3, 2026 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Exaggerated speaking style that promotes language development” clue?+
The answer is PARENTESE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
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