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Term for a word that isn't the dictionary, but maybe should be Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Term for a word that isn't the dictionary, but maybe should be last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SNIGLET.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SNIGLET Term for a word that isn't the dictionary, but maybe should be | (7) | New York Times | May 20, 2018 |
| 84% | URBAN Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary" | (5) | Universal | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 84% | FUSE Amalgamate terms to spoof portmanteau words, maybe | (4) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 84% | AINT Isn t wrong | (4) | ||
| 80% | LEXICON Dictionary | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 76% | TONIC The "T" of G&T | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 76% | PEN Put into words, maybe | (3) | The Atlantic | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 73% | DEF Dictionary entry: Abbr. | (3) | Commuter | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 73% | TYPO Word underlined in red, maybe | (4) | LA Times Daily | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 73% | NERD Word ___ (rhyming term for a crossword enthusiast) | (4) | USA Today | Jan 3, 2026 |
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