"There's always an excuse!" Crossword Clue

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"There's always an excuse!" Crossword Answer

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EXCUSE (noun)
1. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
2. a poor example
EXCUSE (verb)
1. excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
2. ask for permission to be released from an engagement
ALWAYS (adverb)
1. at all times; all the time and on every occasion
2. without interruption

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