Informal speech
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is SLANG.
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Why it fits
SLANG is the 5-letter answer to “Informal speech” in the December 23, 2023 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so SLANG both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.