What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Some speech impediments" from September 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Some speech impediments”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LISPS

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Some speech impediments” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 8, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Some speech impediments” clue?+

The answer is LISPS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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