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Native New Zealander's language NYT Crossword Clue

105D | 5 letters

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MAORI

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

MAORI is the 5-letter answer for "Native New Zealander's language" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.

  • Grid entry: MAORI in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • This is Down at 105D, so use the Across crossings to confirm MAORI.
  • MAORI has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 105D.

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Hint

Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Native New Zealander's language", so spelling and context are important.
  • This clue appears at 105D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 105D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Native New Zealander's language", so spelling and context are important.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Down at 105D, so use the Across crossings to confirm MAORI.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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