Indistinct speech

SLUR

Think of how words might sound when someone speaks too quickly or after a sip of something strong—it’s often hard to make out each part clearly.

"Indistinct speech" describes words that are hard to understand because they’re blurred or run together, which is exactly what "slur" means. The word can also refer to a smear or a musical technique, but here it’s all about unclear pronunciation—like when someone speaks too quickly or is under the influence. No wordplay or tricks; it’s a straightforward definition clue.