Expresses fear and makes polite apology? Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IMAFRAID Expresses fear and makes polite apology? (8)
7% AMENDS Make ___ (apologize) (6)
5% LEST For fear that (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 20, 2025
5% EEK Shriek of fear (3) LA Times Daily Oct 20, 2025
5% RUDER Less polite (5) Universal Oct 20, 2025
5% CAUCUS Political conference (6) USA Today Oct 20, 2025
5% ROSTRA Political platforms? (6) New York Times Oct 19, 2025
5% AIDE Political adviser (4) The Telegraph Quick Oct 18, 2025
5% IAM "___ sorry" (apology phrase): 2 wds. (3)
5% RACES Political campaigns (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 16, 2025
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