| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Misdeed exculpation | The Washington Post | 04 Feb 2019 |
| Misdeed exculpation | LA Times Daily | 04 Feb 2019 |
| Misdeed exculpation | ||
| "You're excused" | USA Today | 09 Oct 2017 |
| ''We can excuse that mistake'' | Newsday | 26 Apr 2017 |
| "You're excused" | ||
| "Everything's OK" | ||
| Rule-breaker's mantra | ||
| Rule at a pickup game, perhaps | ||
| "That's all right" | ||
| Rule breaker's mantra | ||
| Rule breaker's mantra | ||
| Pickup basketball rule | ||
| Basketball player's credo? |