Answer: excuses
AnswerCrossword Clue
EXCUSESLets slide
EXCUSESReasons that may be flimsy or lame
EXCUSESLets off
EXCUSESForgives
EXCUSESWhen repeated, comment to an apologizer
EXCUSESThey may be lame
EXCUSESWhat some notes from home are
excusesForgive (someone) for a fault or offense
excusesRelease (someone) from a duty or requirement
excusesSay politely that one is leaving
excuses(of a fact or circumstance) Serve in mitigation of (a person or act)
excuses(used in polite formulas) Allow (someone) to leave a room or gathering
excusesAttempt to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offense); seek to defend or justify
excusesEXCUSE, to free from blame or guilt
excuses(used esp. by school pupils) Be allowed to leave the room, esp. to go to the bathroom
excusesOverlook or forgive (a fault or offense)