The term 'except that' is a conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or modifies the preceding clause. It is often used to indicate an exception to a rule or condition. The crossword solutions for this term are UNLESS (6 letters), BUT (3 letters), and ELSE (4 letters). UNLESS is used to indicate that something will not happen UNLESS a certain condition is met. BUT is used to indicate a contrast between two statements, while ELSE is used to indicate an alternative to the preceding statement.