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The Clue
Excuse (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PRETEXT
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Notes
The answer PRETEXT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Subterfuge
Definition
PRETEXT as a noun:
1. (pretext, stalking-horse) = something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
2. (guise, pretense, pretence, pretext) = an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"