This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 9 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
APOLOGIES as a word: A list of people unable to attend a meeting, typically presented as the first item on the agenda.
APOLOGIES has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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