Crossword clue

“Qualifier to an embarrassing question”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026. The answer has 16 letters.

Answer · 16 lettersFirst appearance
ASKINGFORAFRIEND
Letters16
Starts withA
Ends withD
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 22, 202616 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Qualifier to an embarrassing question” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 22, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 16-letter phrase that starts with A and ends with D, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Qualifier to an embarrassing question” clue?+

The answer is ASKINGFORAFRIEND (16 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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