What is the answer to ""Didn't mean to offend you""?

The most common answer is NOSHADE. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer NOSHADE has 7 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

“Didn’t mean to offend you” Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out "Didn't mean to offend you"? The NYT crossword from October 23, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 7 letters.

"Didn't mean to offend you" Crossword Answer

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"Didn't mean to offend you" Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 7-letter answer to ""Didn't mean to offend you"" crossword clue?

The answer to the ""Didn't mean to offend you"" crossword clue is NOSHADE. This answer contains 7 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.

Which crossword used ""Didn't mean to offend you"" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on October 23, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.