Across clue · June 5, 2026

"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, June 5, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 14 letters

""Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across"

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PARDONMYFRENCH

14 letters · 3 vowels · 11 consonants

Letter analysis

14-letter answer

Letters

14

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

12

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue ""Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, June 5, 2026 resolves to PARDONMYFRENCH, a 14-letter answer.

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"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across — LA Times Crossword June 5, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough