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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Words that may precede an explanation last seen in USA Today puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 13 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HERESTHETHING.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HERESTHETHING Words that may precede an explanation (13) USA Today Oct 22, 2025
3% EFF Gee preceder (3) Newsday Aug 2, 2026
3% ALIBI Suspect's explanation (5) (5) Mirror Quick Aug 1, 2026
3% TIE Overtime preceder (3) New York Times Midi Jul 29, 2026
3% ASPER What may precede your request? (5) The Washington Post Mini Jul 25, 2026
3% USERID Password preceder (6) New York Times Jul 23, 2026
3% ESS Tee preceder (3) Wall Street Journal Jul 21, 2026
3% RUBRIC Introductory explanation (6) Newsday Jul 18, 2026
3% HOB Word preceding nob and nail (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 17, 2026
3% PRIOR Preceding (5) Wall Street Journal Jul 11, 2026

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