Language spoken by Jesus

Latest answer — August 21, 2026

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An ancient inscription written in Aramaic script

Clue explained

ARAMAIC was the language spoken by Jesus and many other people in first-century Judea and Galilee. The clue asks for the language name, not a translation of a specific saying.

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This clue's Friday, August 21, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Language spoken by Jesus” in the New York Times crossword is ARAMAIC — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle, 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 spoken by Jesus” answer

ARAMAIC (7 letters)

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When else has “Language spoken by Jesus” appeared?

New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 21, 2026 (most recent) → ARAMAIC. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Language spoken by Jesus”?

The answer is ARAMAIC, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Language spoken by Jesus”?

7 letters: ARAMAIC.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 2-Down.

Can “Language spoken by Jesus” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times 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.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for August 21, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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