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Excuse meant to elicit sympathy Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Excuse meant to elicit sympathy last seen in New York Times 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 SOBSTORY.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SOBSTORY Excuse meant to elicit sympathy | (8) | New York Times | May 12, 2020 |
| 3% | PITY Sympathy (4) | (4) | Mirror Classic | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 3% | SOBSTORIES Tales meant to elicit sympathy | (10) | Universal | Dec 21, 2024 |
| 2% | EXONERATE Excuse old joke by judge (9) | (9) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 2% | ENTHUSIASM Sushi meant to be chewed up with zeal (10) | (10) | The Guardian Quiptic | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 2% | LIE Make up, as an excuse | (3) | ||
| 2% | DOLLYZOOM Cinematic effect meant to disorient the viewer | (9) | Universal | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 2% | ALIBI Courtroom excuse | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 2% | EXEMPT Excused (6) | (6) | Mirror Classic | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 2% | NDA It's meant to prevent leaks: abbr. | (3) | The Atlantic | Jan 2, 2026 |
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