So-named "father of modern linguistics" Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 27, 2023 · 25-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 27, 2023 · 25-Down · 11 letters
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United States linguist whose theory of generative grammar redefined the field of linguistics (born 1928)
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