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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025

Jargon suffix

Answer:

ESE

Hint:

Think of the ending often added to words to indicate a style or language origin.

Explanation:

The clue "Jargon suffix" hints at a common ending for words related to specialized language or slang. The answer "ESE" is a suffix often added to words to create informal or playful jargon, like "journalese" or "officialese." It’s a straightforward definition clue, where the answer directly describes a linguistic suffix.

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