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Justification Crossword Clue
There are 10 exact and 254 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EXCUSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EXCUSE
Updated: October 13, 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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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick29 Jan 2010 | Across 14 | |
| New York Times10 Jun 2009 | Across 29 | |
| The Guardian Quick06 Dec 2007 | Across 19 | |
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