Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin

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  1. 1Language heard in Bangkok
  2. 5Major brand of athletic shoes
  3. 6Language family that includes Swahili
  4. 7Language from which we get "pajama" and "khaki"
  5. 8Small amount of Manhattan?

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  1. 1Old Russian rulers
  2. 2Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin
  3. 3Misbehave
  4. 4Sch. not far from Des Moines
  5. 5___ Dhabi

The answer to “Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin” in the New York Times Mini crossword is HINDI — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 29, 2025 at 2-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin” answer

HINDI (5 letters)

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Why the answer is HINDI

HINDI is the 5-letter solution that fits "Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin" in the NYT Mini crossword on May 29, 2025 (2-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin” appeared?

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May 29, 2025 (most recent) → HINDI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin”?

The answer is HINDI, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin”?

5 letters: HINDI.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 29, 2025, at 2-Down.

Can “Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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