Crossword clue
“"Excuse me"”
This clue appeared as 32-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
SORRYLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| AHEM | 4 | 2 of 4 |
| HEY | 3 | 1 of 4 |
| SORRY | 5 | 1 of 4 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"Excuse me"” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 12, 2025 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"Excuse me"” clue?+
The answer is SORRY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 12, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on November 12, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for November 12, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.