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| 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason • an artful or simulated semblance | ||||
| 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). | ||||
| 31% | 8 | Communication method used by travelers before the advent of email | ||
noun • a letter sent by air mail | ||||
Excuse Used Before The Advent Of Phone Messaging
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PRETEXT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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Updated: October 15, 2023
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