“Convenient excuses” crossword clue
Answer
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••••OUTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OUTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Convenient excuses”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 27, 2026, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 27, 2026 grid10DStagnant6 ltrs›11DWords said with reservation?11 ltrs›12DBrainchilds5 ltrs›22DIt might follow "Up top" and "down low" in a high-five trick7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 27, 20261AAlphabetically first month5 ltrs›6AAffliction in "The Hurt Locker," in brief4 ltrs›10A"That so?"4 ltrs›14ALarge safari sight5 ltrs›15AIsland with Waikiki Beach4 ltrs›16AA goose egg4 ltrs›17AStaged fighting10 ltrs›19AConfirm with confidence4 ltrs›
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