Crossword clue

“Disclaimer following a confession of excess”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
BUTWHOSCOUNTING
Letters15
Starts withB
Ends withG
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 10, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Disclaimer following a confession of excess” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 10, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with B and ends with G, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Disclaimer following a confession of excess” clue?+

The answer is BUTWHOSCOUNTING (15 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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