Crossword clue
“One might precede "Excuse you!"”
This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BELCHLetters5
Starts withB
Ends withH
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “One might precede "Excuse you!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 26, 2025 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “One might precede "Excuse you!"” clue?+
The answer is BELCH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 26, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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