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NYT Daily ? August 27, 2025

Quechua speaker

Answer:

INCA

Hint:

This ancient South American civilization built Machu Picchu and ruled a vast empire before the arrival of the Spanish. Their language is still spoken in the Andes today.

Explanation:

The answer "INCA" fits because the Inca Empire was the largest civilization in pre-Columbian America, and Quechua was their primary language. While Quechua is still spoken today by millions, the Inca are the most famous historical group associated with it. The clue points directly to the people rather than the language itself, making "INCA" the straightforward answer.

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