| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Excuses one under five running through Smiths | ||
| Overlooks because one makes a donation to (8) | ||
| Buries the hatchet with | Wall Street Journal | 13 Jul 2020 |
| No longer wishes to punish for offence | Irish Times Simplex | 25 Jul 2018 |
| 5 Pardons counterfeits around four | ||
| Shows compassion, perhaps | ||
| Lets it go | ||
| Excuses |