Some speech impediments Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 48-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 8, 2026 · 48-Down · 5 letters
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a speech defect that involves pronouncing `s' like voiceless `th' and `z' like voiced `th'
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