“"As I was saying before I was so ___ interrupted ..."” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RUDELY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"As I was saying before I was so ___ interrupted ..."”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 12, 2025, where it runs at 7 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.