The term BEG PARDON is a phrase used to politely ask for clarification or to apologize for an error. The crossword solutions for this term are WHAT (4 letters), AHEM (4 letters), APOLOGISE (9 letters), OOPS (4 letters), HUH (3 letters), IFIMAY (6 letters), and WHATTHE (7 letters). These words all have the same meaning as BEG PARDON, but in different forms. For example, WHAT is a question asking for clarification, AHEM is a sound made to get someone's attention, APOLOGISE is an expression of regret, OOPS is an exclamation of surprise or regret, HUH is an expression of confusion, IFIMAY is a polite way of asking for permission, and WHATTHE is an expression of surprise.