| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| IRONCLADALIBI | Very good excuse |
| LAME | Not very believable, as an excuse |
| ALIBI | Good excuse. |
| VALIDREASON | Good excuse |
| ALIBI | Seemingly good excuse |
| VALID | Like a good excuse |
| SAD | Unlike a good excuse |
| VILEWEATHER | Good excuse to stay home |
| LAMER | Not so good, as an excuse |
