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Linguistic Threads and Word Origins is a medium crossword puzzle with 18 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.

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Linguistic Threads and Word Origins
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
  • 1. Complete set of words in a language
  • 2. Distinct sound unit distinguishing words
  • 4. Person fluent in two languages
  • 7. Study of language use in context
  • 8. Phrase with a figurative meaning
  • 9. Set of letters in a language
  • 14. Study of word origins and history
  • 18. Insincere or jargon-filled speech
Down
  • 3. Structure of sentence elements
  • 5. Common term for native language
  • 6. Word reading the same backward
  • 10. Latin word meaning 'tongue' or language
  • 11. Repetition of a word for effect
  • 12. Related to meaning in language
  • 13. Written symbol representing a sound
  • 15. Group of words acting as a unit
  • 16. Smallest meaningful unit in language
  • 17. Regional variety of a language
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