Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Apology From Retired Copper On Case Of Sabotage Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 115 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is EXCUSE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: EXCUSE

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
99%6Exact Match!
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

41%8 Engaged in sabotage and sabotage
No meanings yet for this word...
41%10Sabotage or sabotage secretly
No meanings yet for this word...

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a Telegraph Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Slanderous attacks must keep them oddly subdued
Roman's XX is a con
Rent out during studies – risky game …

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cryptic18 Jan 2023 Down 4
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Device for espionage and sabotage
New York Times - 10 Jan 1979
New York Times / 10 Jan 1979
2
Eg best case or worst case or wrought-iron case?
The Guardian Cryptic - 14 Aug 2020
The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Aug 2020
3
Engaged in sabotage and sabotage
4
Non-apology apology
New York Times - 26 Jun 2015
New York Times / 26 Jun 2015
5
Sabotage a train
New York Times - 02 Sep 1977
New York Times / 02 Sep 1977
6
Sabotage or sabotage secretly
7
Sabotage the limited
New York Times - 30 Nov 1979
New York Times / 30 Nov 1979

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen