Answer:

but

Answer	Crossword Clue
BUT	However
BUT	More of the comment
BUT	Tongue-lashed one's word in edgewise, perhaps

BUT	On the other hand
BUT	On the contrary
BUT	Part 4 of quote
BUT	Excuse starter
BUT	Nevertheless
BUT	Objection opener
BUT	Objection
BUT	Except

BUT	Condition
BUT	"Despite what I just said ..."
BUT	Objecting word
BUT	Word of disagreement
BUT	Otherwise
BUT	Except for
BUT	Middle of the quote
BUT	Objector's word

BUT	"On the other hand..."
BUT	Nonetheless
BUT	Common conjunction
BUT	"There ... for the grace..."
BUT	"On the other hand ..."
BUT	Save
BUT	"Now wait just a sec ... "
BUT	"Now, wait a minute . . ."

BUT	Except (for)
BUT	"However . . ."
BUT	Part 3 of quote
BUT	Exception introducer
BUT	Weasel word
BUT	Word of protest
BUT	"On the other hand . . ."
BUT	"However ..."

BUT	"Close, ... no cigar"
BUT	"Thanks, ... no thanks"
BUT	"... seriously ..."
BUT	Nevertheless.
BUT	Other than.