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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PRETEXT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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noun

• something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

• an artful or simulated semblance

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).

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adjective

• a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first

noun

• 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

• an indefinitely short time

• the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield

• a particular point in time

• following the first in an ordering or series

• a 60th part of a minute of arc

• the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match

• a speech seconding a motion

• the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle

• merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

adverb

• in the second place

adjective satellite

• coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

verb

• give support or one's approval to

• transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

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