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noun • an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept • model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
Ideal Excuse When Changing Penny For Silver Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PARAGON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PARAGON
Updated: October 14, 2023
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