“Empathetic response to an apology” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ITSOK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Empathetic response to an apology”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 4, 2025, where it runs at 18 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.