Invent Specious Excuses To Evade Duties Crossword Clue

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	40%	6		Excuses, excuses
	noun • (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question • a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. verb • exonerate by means of an alibi
	31%	8		Engage in lazy or idle behavior to evade duties
	verb • avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

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The Guardian Quick11 Dec 2012	Across 24	SWINGTHELEAD
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