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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 26% | 5 | Catchall reason for failure | |
3 | 26% | 15 | Finding a logical or sensible reason for something that was initially done without reason | |
Supposed Reason For Failure Crossword Clue
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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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