Guardian Cryptic answers for September 21, 2026
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Excuse me asking, but why wasn’t that a penalty? Crossword Clue Answer
This is the latest matching occurrence of the 9-letter Across clue in Guardian Cryptic Crossword, from September 21, 2026. Reveal the answer one letter at a time, then check its crossing entries in the full grid. Earlier appearances are listed below when available.
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What is the answer to the crossword clue "Excuse me asking, but why wasn’t that a penalty?"?
The answer to "Excuse me asking, but why wasn’t that a penalty?" is NOOFFENCE (9 letters).
Where did the crossword clue "Excuse me asking, but why wasn’t that a penalty?" appear?
This clue appeared in Guardian Cryptic Crossword on September 21, 2026. Use the full puzzle page to review every Across and Down clue.