Excuses, excuses Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 29, 2014 · 23-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 29, 2014 · 23-Down · 6 letters
ALIBIS0 of 6 letters revealed
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a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable"
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