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| 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. | ||||||||
| 42% | 6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | ||||||
verb • To extenuate, explain away, gloss over. • To use flattering language. • To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation. • To give a shine to (something or someone). | ||||||||
| 29% | 6 | Excuse — excuse me! | ||||||
noun • the act of excusing a mistake or offense • a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense • the formal act of liberating someone verb • accept an excuse for • grant a pardon to | ||||||||
Excuse Me Crossword Clue
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AHEM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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AHEM
Updated: August 19, 2024
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| New York Times20 Aug 2024 | Across 6 | |
| Eugene Sheffer30 Nov 2023 | Across 31 | |
| Eugene Sheffer10 Nov 2022 | Across 13 | |
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6 | How often you've heard that excuse | |
7 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) |
