Crossword clue
Pardon crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Pardon”, from 4–11 letters. The most likely answer is FORGIVE.
All answers for “Pardon”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| WHAT | 4 | Blunt request for a repeat |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| REMIT | 5 | To cancel a debt or punishment |
| SPARE | 5 | To refrain from punishing |
| SORRY | 5 | Said when asking for a repeat |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| EXCUSE | 6 | To overlook a fault |
| ACQUIT | 6 | To clear of a charge |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| FORGIVE Best match | 7 | To stop blaming someone |
| ABSOLVE | 7 | To declare free from guilt |
| AMNESTY | 7 | Official pardon for offences |
| CONDONE | 7 | To overlook an offence |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| REPRIEVE | 8 | To cancel or postpone a punishment |
| CLEMENCY | 8 | Mercy shown to an offender |
| EXCUSE ME | 8 | Polite request for a repeat |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| EXONERATE | 9 | To free from blame |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| ABSOLUTION | 10 | Formal release from guilt |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| FORGIVENESS | 11 | The act of pardoning |
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What does “Pardon” mean?
As a verb, to pardon is to forgive someone or release them from punishment; as a noun it is the act of forgiveness or an official document granting it. It is also a polite interjection asking someone to repeat what they said.
Solving tip
A question mark or quotation marks round the clue suggest the interjection (WHAT, SORRY, EXCUSE ME). EXCUSE, REPRIEVE and AMNESTY can each be noun or verb.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Pardon"?
The most likely answer is FORGIVE (7 letters) — To stop blaming someone. Other common answers are EXCUSE (6), ABSOLVE (7), REPRIEVE (8), AMNESTY (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Pardon"?
Answers to "Pardon" range from 4–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.