% replaces any number of letters (la% - lake, lamp)_ replaces one letter (ca_ - car, cat)

Other crossword clues for answer "NOIFSANDSORBUTS"

NOIFSANDSORBUTS
Without excuses
That's final!
Emphatic words
Puzzle theme evident in 17-, 25- and 43-Across
I won't hear any excuses! ... also, a clue to the three other longest Across answers
Kin of "That's final!"
Ultimatum
Statement defied by this puzzle
Unequivocal statement re this puzzle
Positively as is
Familiar five-word phrase that means "Excuses are unacceptable!"
... period!
Straightforward
Positively no excuses
Excuses are unacceptable ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues
For sure!
Positively