“"Please avoid brutal honesty!"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIETOME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Please avoid brutal honesty!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 27, 2025, where it runs at 33 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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