Specious excuse Crossword Clue

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PRETEXT



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Definition of "PRETEXT"

a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

Example :
  • the rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move
  • he called round on the pretext of asking after her mother

  •  The Crossword clue "Specious excuse" published 8 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
    CrosswordDateAnswer
    Metro Quick24 October 2023PRETEXT
    Mirror quick14 May 2021PRETEXT
    Evening Standard - Easy14 April 2020PRETEXT
    The Guardian17 May 2011PRETEXT
    The Telegraph - Quick4 June 2008PRETEXT
    The Times Concise26 February 2006PRETEXT


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