“One might precede "Excuse you!"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BELCH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One might precede "Excuse you!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 26, 2025, where it runs at 21 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.
Crossing entries
Nov 26, 2025 grid21AJewish ceremony performed eight days after birth4 ltrs›23A"To love ___ is the beginning of a lifelong romance": Oscar Wilde7 ltrs›28AWith 34-Across, "Like taking a bus trip with someone who has needed a bath for a long time" (2000)11 ltrs›31AWork of Congress3 ltrs›34ASee 28-Across5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 26, 20251APosterior4 ltrs›5AUnadventurous5 ltrs›10AGrowth on one side of trees4 ltrs›14APsalm starter4 ltrs›15AHome to the renowned Khan el-Khalili bazaar5 ltrs›16AWoes4 ltrs›17APosterior4 ltrs›18A"An assault on the eyes, the ears, the brain, common sense and the human desire to be entertained" (1998)10 ltrs›
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