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
70% PUMP Bail out, perhaps (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 20, 2026
70% SAD Inadequate, as an excuse (3)
70% LAME Inadequate, as an excuse (4) Newsday Feb 10, 2026
70% CONDONE Excuse, forgive (7) Puzzler Backwords Feb 9, 2026
70% AHEM "Excuse me" (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 9, 2026
70% WHAT "Excuse me?" (4) The Washington Post Mini Jan 21, 2026
70% BASIL Bails (anag) (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Jan 9, 2026
70% EXEMPT Excused (6) (6) Mirror Classic Jan 2, 2026
66% ILOSTIT Excuse for not turning in homework (7) Universal Feb 19, 2026

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