Make up an excuse? Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LIE Make up an excuse? (3)
3% BURP Rude sound preceding "Excuse me" (4) New York Times Midi Nov 15, 2026
3% MESSES ____ up, makes a booboo (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 12, 2026
3% LIPSTICK Make-up given insolence and criticism (8) (8) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 12, 2026
3% REPS They make up a set at the gym (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 11, 2026
3% RIB Curved bone that makes up a cage (3)
3% EYELINER Make-up product (8) The Times Concise Nov 4, 2026
3% EARNS Makes (5) Universal Nov 4, 2026
3% IBE "May ___ excused?": 2 wds. (3)
3% SENSE "Make it make ___" (5) Universal Oct 30, 2026
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