What was that? (5)
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 1 appearances · Last seen in the The Guardian crossword on September 23, 2026
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SORRY
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The clue “What was that? (5)” has appeared 1 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Guardian crossword on September 23, 2026, where the answer was SORRY.
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