Answer:

yesbut

AnswerCrossword Clue
YESBUTQualified "okay"
YESBUTStart of a conditional agreement
YESBUT"Agreed, on one condition ..."
YESBUTTentatively affirmative words
YESBUT"I agree, however ..."
YESBUTHedger's OK
YESBUT"I agree, however . . ."
YESBUT"On the other hand ..."
YESBUT"Agreed. However ..."
YESBUTConditional agreement starter
YESBUT"I'll grant you that. However ..."
YESBUTExcuse maker's lead-in
YESBUTStart of an agreement that's not really an agreement
YESBUTWords said before qualifying?
YESBUT"OK, on one condition ..."
YESBUT"On the other hand..."