“Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin” Crossword Clue

Why this is the answer

The word "HINDI" is related to the hint "Language that's third in number of worldwide speakers, after English and Mandarin" because Hindi is indeed the third most spoken language in the world, with a significant number of native speakers.

NYT Mini appearances

• Thursday, May 29, 20252-Down, answer: HINDI

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