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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 42% | 6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | |
| 3 | 29% | 6 | Excuse — excuse me! | |
Excuse Sometimes Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 85 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
APOLOGY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
APOLOGY
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "APOLOGY" which means:
- noun
- • An expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
- • A formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
- • A poor example
An example sentence would be:
- • "I owe you an apology for my behavior last night."
- • "She sent him a heartfelt apology for forgetting his birthday."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times21 Dec 1990 | Down 24 | |
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