Ending that can turn a country into a language Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? E
2 ? S
3 ? E
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a common linguistic suffix that transforms nations into tongues.

      Hint 2

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      '???' is a suffix used to form nouns and adjectives indicating nationality or language.

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      The suffix '???' is often used to denote the language spoken in a country, such as in 'Chinese' for China or 'Japanese' for Japan. The clue suggests adding this ending to the name of a country to form the name of the language associated with that country.

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      Linguistic suffix, Suffix in some language names, Jargon ender, End for journal or Japan, Legal conclusion?

      Clue Analysis

      If you’ve landed here for the “Ending that can turn a country into a language” clue from the October 9 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

      The 3-letter answer to this puzzle is ESE. 'ESE' is a suffix used to form nouns and adjectives indicating nationality or language.

      The suffix 'ese' is often used to denote the language spoken in a country, such as in 'Chinese' for China or 'Japanese' for Japan. The clue suggests adding this ending to the name of a country to form the name of the language associated with that country.

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