Comparative suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 13, 2026
Stuck on the clue Comparative suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV from the New York Times Mini for March 13, 2026? We have the correct 6-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Comparative suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV (6)
Answer
The answer to Comparative suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV is Slower (6 letters).
Why does Slower fit this clue?
This clue uses a visual wordplay device where the sequence PQRSTUV represents letters of the alphabet missing one key element. The sequence shows P, Q, R, S, T, U, V in order, but it's missing the letter W that should come after V. SLOWER is a comparative adjective meaning moving at a reduced speed or taking more time than something else. The visual puzzle works because the alphabet sequence is 'slow' in that it's missing W, making it literally 'slower' than the complete alphabet sequence PQRSTUVW.
What does Comparative suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
comparative
noun
•a form of an adjective or adverb expressing a higher degree of a quality
adjective
•involving comparison between two or more things
visual
adjective
•relating to seeing or sight
puzzle
noun
•a game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 8-across in the New York Times Mini on March 13, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Slower mean?
adjective
•Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
•Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.
adverb
•Slowly.
noun
•That which slows.
Origin of the word Slower
•origin: Old English 'slaw' meaning dull or inactive
•period: Old English (before 1100 CE)
The comparative form 'slower' developed from the Proto-Germanic root *slaiwaz, which is also related to the Dutch 'slaauw' and German 'schlaff', all originally describing something lacking energy or vigor.
How to use Slower in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Slower.
•“The sequence PQRSTUV is slower than the complete alphabet because it's missing several letters.”
•“Traffic moves much slower during rush hour than at midnight.”
•“My computer runs slower when I have too many programs open at once.”
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- What is the answer to Comparative suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV?
- The answer is Slower (6 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 13, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Comparative suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV have?
- The answer has 6 letters: Slower.
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