Unsatisfying excuse Crossword Clue

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Unsatisfying excuse Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a failure to face some difficulty squarely

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

UNSATISFYING (adjective)
1. not up to expectations
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

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