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verb • grant remission of a sin to • let off the hook | ||||||||
| 42% | 6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | ||||||
verb • To extenuate, explain away, gloss over. • To use flattering language. • To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation. • To give a shine to (something or someone). | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | Ancient practice whereby a bishop, resigned bishop or some other ecclesiastical person could obtain a benefice in commendam from another | ||||||
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Excuse A Crack About Bishop Crossword Clue
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ABSOLVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Everyman crossword.
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ABSOLVE
Updated: October 15, 2023
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| The Guardian Everyman31 Aug 2014 | Across 10 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Ancient practice whereby a bishop, resigned bishop or some other ecclesiastical person could obtain a benefice in commendam from another | |
2 | Breaking bail — one's excuse?
The Guardian Cryptic -
24 Nov 2021 | The Guardian Cryptic / 24 Nov 2021 |
3 | Excuse from sailor on crack
Telegraph Toughie -
26 Dec 2024 | Telegraph Toughie / 26 Dec 2024 |
4 | Excuse — excuse me!
The Guardian Quick -
10 May 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 10 May 2022 |
5 | Forgive a bishop's crack
The Guardian Everyman -
21 Aug 2011 | The Guardian Everyman / 21 Aug 2011 |
6 | Lead-in to a sheepish excuse
New York Times -
08 Mar 2008 | New York Times / 08 Mar 2008 |
7 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) |
