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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Motive or 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is REASON.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | REASON Motive or excuse | (6) | ||
| 3% | AHEM [Excuse me] | (4) | New York Times | May 28, 2026 |
| 3% | DRIVE Rubbish student's lost motivation | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 26, 2026 |
| 3% | ALIBI Suspect's excuse | (5) | Newsday | May 25, 2026 |
| 3% | DRIVEN Motivated | (6) | Thomas Joseph | May 23, 2026 |
| 3% | RELIEVE Always upset about priest's excuse | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 19, 2026 |
| 3% | CAUSAL Of motives | (6) | Newsday | May 17, 2026 |
| 3% | LAME Weak, as an excuse | (4) | ||
| 3% | CAN "I believe I ___ do it!" (motivational words) | (3) | ||
| 3% | PARAMORE Motive for many of Ovid's odes | (8) | Newsday | May 2, 2026 |
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