| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ABAD | "... excuse is better than none" |
| ALOAF | 'Half -- is better than none' |
| ALOAF | Half is better than none. |
| ALOAF | "Half .. is better than none" |
| ALOAF | "Half ... is better than none" |
| LOAF | "Half a ... is better than none" |
| LOAF | Half of it is better than none |
| NONE | "A bad excuse is better than ..." |
