"Excuse me . . ." Crossword Clue

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"Excuse me . . ." Crossword Answer

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WHAT

(4 letters)

HEY

(3 letters)

SORRY

(5 letters)

UHWHAT

(6 letters)

HUNH

(4 letters)

SORRYWHAT

(9 letters)

PARDON

(6 letters)

BEGPARDON

(9 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. 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.

Hint 2: Clue Definition

EXCUSE (noun)
1. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
2. a poor example
EXCUSE (verb)
1. excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
2. ask for permission to be released from an engagement

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

WHAT
(4 letters)
HEY
(3 letters)
SORRY
(5 letters)
UHWHAT
(6 letters)
HUNH
(4 letters)
SORRYWHAT
(9 letters)
PARDON
(6 letters)
BEGPARDON
(9 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
HAEM

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19. Trifling

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24. Property claim

25. Ore deposit

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34. Bonobo, for one

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37. Stuffed-up-sounding

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42. Parts of some hats

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Down

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27. Places to get cold cuts

29. Partiality

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