Qualifier to an embarrassing question Crossword Clue
16 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 22, 2026 · 18-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 22, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 22, 2026 · 18-Across · 16 letters
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Indicates that a question is embarrassing by pretending to be posing the question on behalf of another person.
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