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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Excuse for being absent last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ALIBI.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ALIBI Excuse for being absent | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 23, 2015 |
| 3% | CAM Like a weak excuse | (3) | USA Today Quick | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 3% | GIVESAPASS Excuses | (10) | The Atlantic | Mar 8, 2026 |
| 3% | DOODLES Absent-minded scribbles | (7) | LA Times Daily | Mar 5, 2026 |
| 3% | AWOL Unlawfully absent (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 3% | PARTY Mean Tory or absent Labour? | (5) | The Telegraph Toughie | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 3% | ILOSTIT Excuse for not turning in homework | (7) | Universal | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 3% | SAD Inadequate, as an excuse | (3) | ||
| 3% | LAME Inadequate, as an excuse | (4) | Newsday | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 3% | CONDONE Excuse, forgive | (7) | Puzzler Backwords | Feb 9, 2026 |
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