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Excuse Used Before The Advent Of Phone Messaging Crossword Clue
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PRETEXT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRETEXT
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRETEXT" which means:
- noun
- • Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
- • An artful or simulated semblance verb
- • To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She arrived late under the pretext of having a doctor's appointment."
- • "He used his headache as a pretext to leave the boring meeting early."
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| The Guardian Quiptic12 Jul 2021 | Across 28 | |
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