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Old Charlie In Employment Allowed To Leave Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EXCUSED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EXCUSED
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "EXCUSED" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Granted exemption verb
- • To forgive; to pardon.
- • To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
- • To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
- • To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I excused myself from the conversation."
- • "The teacher excused the student from class."
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| The Guardian Cryptic15 Dec 2021 | Down 4 | |
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