Michael Portillos Entertaining Ex Post Facto Excuse Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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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).
	42%	13		Post-facto thoughts
	noun • thinking again about a choice previously made • an addition that was not included in the original plan

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