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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Excuse, ruse last seen in Times Concise 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PRETEXT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PRETEXT Excuse, ruse | (7) | The Times Concise | Feb 11, 2019 |
| 8% | WOODENHORSE Legendary ruse | (11) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 8% | STRATAGEM Ruse (9) | (9) | Mirror Classic | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 8% | TRICK Ruse | (5) | Commuter | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 8% | HOAX Ruse | (4) | USA Today | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 7% | ALIBI Courtroom excuse | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 7% | EXEMPT Excused (6) | (6) | Mirror Classic | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 7% | FOBOFF Appease with excuses | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 7% | LAME Weak, as an excuse | (4) | ||
| 7% | WHAT "Excuse me?" | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 27, 2025 |
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