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Forgive Overlook Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EXCUSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EXCUSE
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "EXCUSE" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "I have a valid excuse for being late."
- • "She made up an excuse to avoid going to the party."
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| The Guardian Speedy13 Mar 2011 | Across 14 | |
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27 Jul 1999 | New York Times / 27 Jul 1999 |
2 | Forgive | |
3 | Forgive a bishop's crack
The Guardian Everyman -
21 Aug 2011 | The Guardian Everyman / 21 Aug 2011 |
4 | Forgive unsuccessful service — then turn on computers etc
The Guardian Cryptic -
22 Feb 2023 | The Guardian Cryptic / 22 Feb 2023 |
5 | Impossible to forgive
The Guardian Quick -
14 Sep 2007 | The Guardian Quick / 14 Sep 2007 |
6 | Overlook - forgive
The Guardian Quick -
14 Jul 2001 | The Guardian Quick / 14 Jul 2001 |
7 | To forgive or overlook |
