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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Deceptive excuses last seen in Universal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PRETEXTS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PRETEXTS Deceptive excuses | (8) | Universal | Apr 14, 2021 |
| 40% | PRETEXT Deceptive excuse | (7) | ||
| 3% | ALIBI Legal excuse | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 24, 2026 |
| 3% | WHAT "Excuse me?" | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 3% | AHEM "Excuse me …" | (4) | New York Times | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 3% | LIE Bit of deception | (3) | USA Today | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 3% | RUSE Deceptive ploy | (4) | Newsday | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 3% | EXONERATE Excuse old joke by judge (9) | (9) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 3% | SOΦSTS Debaters who use deceptive arguments | (6) | New York Times | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 3% | EXEMPT Excused (6) | (6) | Mirror Classic | Jan 2, 2026 |
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