False excuse Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue False excuse . 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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRETEXT False excuse (7)
25% SHAMES Humiliates those making false excuses outside (6)
21% PRETEXTS False excuses given to cloak the real state of affairs (8) (8)
4% ALIBIS Excuses (6) Eugene Sheffer Apr 4, 2026
3% LIE False statement (3) Commuter May 8, 2026
3% ALIBI Suspect's excuse (5) Eugene Sheffer May 7, 2026
3% SPURIOUS False promise goads nurses (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic May 7, 2026
3% LAME Poor, as an excuse (4)
3% DENY Declare false (4) Newsday May 3, 2026
3% CRY With 3-Down, raise false alarms (3) The Washington Post Mini Apr 30, 2026
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