What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Language in which "thank you" is "shukriya"" from January 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Language in which "thank you" is "shukriya"”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

URDU

Letters4

Starts withU

Ends withU

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Language in which "thank you" is "shukriya"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 3, 2026 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with U and ends with U.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Language in which "thank you" is "shukriya"” clue?+

The answer is URDU (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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