Crossword Puzzle Clue Answers
We've seen 1 answer for the crossword clue 'Specious excuse' in our database. It has been used in 3 crosswords, the latest of which was the Evening Standard Easy crossword on October 23, 2025.
Crossword answers for the clue "Specious excuse"
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Related Clues
- Excuse
- Stalking-horse
- Subterfuge
- Ostensible reason
- Alleged purpose
- Supposed purpose
- It's not the real reason
- Concocted reason
- False reason
- Specious excuse to start preaching on a written subject
- False reason as justification for an action
- Excuse given before the words in the book
- Deceptive excuse
- Alleged reason for an advanced piece of writing?
- Supposed reason
- False excuse
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - October 23, 2025
- Mirror Quick - November 14, 2017
- Guardian Quick - April 29, 2012