Skip over, in speech NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? E
2 ? L
3 ? I
4 ? D
5 ? E
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      Hint 1

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      Think of what happens to sounds when they vanish between words in rapid conversation.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      To ????? is to omit or slur over a sound or syllable in speech.

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      explanation
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      The clue 'Skip over, in speech' refers to the act of omitting or slurring over certain sounds or syllables in spoken language. '?????' is a term used in linguistics to describe this process.

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      Not say, say, Change “captain” to “cap’n,” e.g., Skip over, as the "i" in "family", Gloss over, linguistically, Omit phonetically

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Skip over, in speech” in the New York Times puzzle December 30 2025 is ELIDE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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