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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). | ||||||||
| 42% | 13 | Post-facto thoughts | ||||||
noun • thinking again about a choice previously made • an addition that was not included in the original plan | ||||||||
Michael Portillos Entertaining Ex Post Facto Excuse Crossword Clue
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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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