Tongue of Chaucer ... or what's literally shown in the shaded squares? Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Tongue of Chaucer ... or what's literally shown in the shaded squares?” from the New York Times crossword of January 13, 2025? It has 13 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 13, 2025

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What is the answer to “Tongue of Chaucer ... or what's literally shown in the shaded squares?”?

MIDDLEENGLISH, 13 letters.

When was “Tongue of Chaucer ... or what's literally shown in the shaded squares?” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of January 13, 2025.

How many letters does the answer have?

13 letters, starting with M.