Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
Reveal Hint
When your words are colorful, you might need to apologize in a foreign tongue.
Reveal Hint
'Excuse my French' is an informal expression used to apologize for swearing or using inappropriate language.
Reveal Hint
The phrase 'Excuse my French' is often used humorously when someone has sworn or used inappropriate language, as a follow-up to an oath or curse word. The clue plays on the idea of an oath being a swear word, and 'Excuse my French' being a common phrase that follows such language.
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The answer to “Follow-up to an oath” in the New York Times puzzle December 18 2025 is EXQQMYFRENCH. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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