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| 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • a humble request for help from someone in authority • (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) • an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed | ||||||||
| 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% | 6 | Excuse — excuse me! | ||||||
noun • the act of excusing a mistake or offense • a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense • the formal act of liberating someone verb • accept an excuse for • grant a pardon to | ||||||||
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PLEA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PLEA
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | Excuse — excuse me!
The Guardian Quick -
10 May 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 10 May 2022 |
2 | How often you've heard that excuse | |
3 | Is fast, reckless deed providing gratification?
The Guardian Everyman -
16 Oct 2022 | The Guardian Everyman / 16 Oct 2022 |
4 | It may need gratification
New York Times -
02 Oct 2005 | New York Times / 02 Oct 2005 |
5 | Lawsuit provides uncertain gratification
The Guardian Cryptic -
11 Apr 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 11 Apr 2003 |
6 | Penny amusement for the audience's gratification
The Guardian Quiptic -
24 Oct 2022 | The Guardian Quiptic / 24 Oct 2022 |
7 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) |
