Deceptive excuse Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRETEXT Deceptive excuse (7)
39% PRETEXTS Deceptive excuses (8) Universal Apr 14, 2021
3% NOMOREBUTS "Enough excuses!" (10) Universal Aug 16, 2026
3% ALIBI Suspect's excuse (5) Newsday Aug 11, 2026
3% LAME Feeble, as an excuse (4)
3% SMOKESCREEN Deceptive tactic (11) Newsday Aug 9, 2026
3% SCAM Deceptive plan (4) Newsday Aug 7, 2026
3% FRAUD Deception, swindle (5) Puzzler Backwords Aug 7, 2026
3% DEKE Deceptive hockey move (4) Universal Jul 31, 2026
3% IMNEWHERE Excuse from a recent hire (9) The Atlantic Jul 31, 2026
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