Breaking bail — one's excuse? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALIBI Breaking bail — one's excuse? (5) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 24, 2021
73% ALIBIS Excuses (6) Eugene Sheffer Oct 11, 2025
70% BELCH One might precede "Excuse you!" (5) New York Times Nov 26, 2025
70% HEY "Excuse me!" (3) New York Times Nov 20, 2025
70% AHEM "Excuse me!" (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 17, 2025
70% SORRY "Excuse me" (5) New York Times Nov 12, 2025
70% PARDONME "Excuse the interruption" (8) USA Today Nov 1, 2025
66% RESPITE Break (7) Thomas Joseph Nov 25, 2025
66% BAD "Breaking ___" (3) USA Today Nov 16, 2025
66% LAME Feeble, as an excuse (4)

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