"Er ... well ... um ..." Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, May 19, 2020 · 22-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 19, 2020 · 22-Across · 5 letters
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Used to correct an error or slip of the tongue.
particle · fill-in-the-blank
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