“Qualifier to an embarrassing question” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASKINGFORAFRIEND is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Qualifier to an embarrassing question”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 22, 2026, where it runs at 18 Across and fills 16 squares. It crosses 16 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 22, 2026 grid1DWoodpeckers' peckers5 ltrs›2D"Really, my pleasure"10 ltrs›3D"Sticky" birthday treats?10 ltrs›4DTahari or Saab of fashion4 ltrs›5DBlame (on)3 ltrs›6DSymbol used in summation5 ltrs›7DClassical piece said to be the inspiration for Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu"15 ltrs›8DKepler-22b or Kepler-186f, e.g.15 ltrs›9DCalypso cousin3 ltrs›10DFlat, say3 ltrs›11DZest4 ltrs›12DHighlight ___4 ltrs›13D___ fussy (can be very flexible)4 ltrs›14DSome airport data, in brief4 ltrs›17DCarnivora or Lagomorpha5 ltrs›19DWord with rock or medicine4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 22, 20261AGuns, so to speak6 ltrs›7APrefix with American4 ltrs›11ACharcuterie spread4 ltrs›15AFootnote phrase6 ltrs›16ASherwood, e.g.9 ltrs›20ALocation for some osteoarthritis4 ltrs›21A___-Saint-Michel (French commune on a tidal island)4 ltrs›22ASaps5 ltrs›
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