Crossword clue
“Like the Vietnamese language”
This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TONALLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withL
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like the Vietnamese language” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 29, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like the Vietnamese language” clue?+
The answer is TONAL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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