Offered, as a defense Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 15, 2021 · 66-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 15, 2021 · 66-Across · 4 letters
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offer as an excuse or plea; "She was pleading insanity"
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