“Wait, let me explain …” Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / November 3, 2025

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1 ? I

2 ? M

3 ? E

4 ? A

5 ? N

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Hint 1

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When words stumble, this phrase often follows to clear the air.

Hint 2

meaning

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A phrase used to clarify or elaborate on a previous statement.

Hint 3

explanation

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The phrase 'Wait, let me explain ...' is often followed by someone clarifying their previous statement, which is commonly introduced by '?????.' This is a conversational filler used to rephrase or elaborate on what was just said.

Hint 4

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"Let me rephrase that ...", Clarifying words, "That is to say …", Precursor to a clarifying remark, "Uhh, that is to say ..."

Clue Analysis

If you’ve landed here for the “”Wait, let me explain …”” clue from the November 3 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is IMEAN. A phrase used to clarify or elaborate on a previous statement.

The phrase 'Wait, let me explain ...' is often followed by someone clarifying their previous statement, which is commonly introduced by 'I mean.' This is a conversational filler used to rephrase or elaborate on what was just said.

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A: The most common and recent 5-letter answer for ""Wait, let me explain ..."" is IMEAN.

A: The phrase 'Wait, let me explain ...' is often followed by someone clarifying their previous statement, which is commonly introduced by 'I mean.' This is a conversational filler used to rephrase or elaborate on what was just said.

A: This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on November 03, 2025.

A: A phrase used to clarify or elaborate on a previous statement.

A: "Let me rephrase that ...", Clarifying words, "That is to say …", Precursor to a clarifying remark, "Uhh, that is to say ..."

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