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noun • any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape verb • pleat or gather into a ruffle • fold into pleats | ||||||||
| 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). | ||||||||
| 30% | 7 | To fold up or fold back | ||||||
verb • formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure • pull away from a source of disgust or fear • use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ) • pull inward or towards a center | ||||||||
Excuse Leader Of The Fold Crossword Clue
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PLEAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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PLEAT
Updated: October 15, 2023
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1 | A light dressing-gown, outdoor garment, sarong or shawl; a single turn or fold; clingfilm, foil, paper etc covering/concealing food or a gift; or, the end of a session of filming
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
17 Jun 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 17 Jun 2023 |
2 | Anatomy term for a fold or fold-like structure | |
3 | Be near front of sheep fold
The Guardian Cryptic -
01 Feb 2002 | The Guardian Cryptic / 01 Feb 2002 |
4 | Excuse — excuse me!
The Guardian Quick -
10 May 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 10 May 2022 |
5 | Island leader demoted: island makes excuse
Telegraph Toughie -
21 Feb 2024 | Telegraph Toughie / 21 Feb 2024 |
6 | Pendulous fold near the neck
New York Times -
16 Jul 1981 | New York Times / 16 Jul 1981 |
7 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) |
