“Language lover” is the hardest clue in today’s NYT Mini Crossword, probably because you’re overthinking it and looking for a formal dictionary term instead of something you could teasingly call your boyfriend. Here’s how to solve it.
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Here's an extra hint to help you figure out what "language lover" is in today's puzzle. You're looking for a colloquial expression rather than a technical term. The first word in the answer is in 9A and the second is in 6D, so you're looking for a two-word term. Here are some more hints:
The answer for “language lover” in 9A is WORD and 6D is NERD.
All other answers, including the mysterious 5A and 4D, can be found in our list of solutions for the May 23 NYT Mini Crosswords below.
