Weak, as an excuse Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 19, 2001 · 59-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between June 1995 and July 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 19, 2001 · 59-Down · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness; "a feeble excuse"; "a lame argument"
adjective
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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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