| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PRIORENGAGEMENT | Reason to refuse an invitation |
| PRIORCOMMITMENT | Reason to turn down an invitation |
| PRIORCOMMITMENT | It's a reason to decline an invitation |
| decline | Politely refuse (an invitation or offer) |
| declining | Politely refuse (an invitation or offer) |
| declined | Politely refuse (an invitation or offer) |
| declines | Politely refuse (an invitation or offer) |
