Crossword clue

“Course for becoming bilingual, for short”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ESL

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withL

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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Oct 8, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Course for becoming bilingual, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 8, 2025 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Course for becoming bilingual, for short” clue?+

The answer is ESL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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