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| 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a humble request for help from someone in authority • (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) • an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed | ||||
| 43% | 6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | ||
verb • To extenuate, explain away, gloss over. • To use flattering language. • To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation. • To give a shine to (something or someone). | ||||
| 32% | 11 | Departing from the main focus or purpose | ||
noun • a message that departs from the main subject • a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) | ||||
Excuse Firm Departing From Purpose
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PLEA which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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Updated: September 1, 2025
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| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Departing from the main focus or purpose | |
2 | Excuse — excuse me!
The Guardian Quick -
10 May 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 10 May 2022 |
3 | Firm - plan - steadfast - purpose
The Guardian Quick -
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The Guardian Cryptic -
01 Sep 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 01 Sep 2003 |
5 | Gold watches for departing war-horses
New York Times -
25 Feb 1977 | New York Times / 25 Feb 1977 |
6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | |
7 | What departing sailors weigh
New York Times -
17 Nov 1979 | New York Times / 17 Nov 1979 |
