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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Poor excuse? (5) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on November 21, 2025. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SORRY.
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