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noun • a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. • a note explaining an absence • a poor example verb • accept an excuse for • grant exemption or release to • serve as a reason or cause or justification of • defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning • ask for permission to be released from an engagement • excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with | ||||||||
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Apology From Retired Copper On Case Of Sabotage Crossword Clue
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EXCUSE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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EXCUSE
Updated: October 12, 2023
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