| Plea |
| Alibi |
| Pardon |
| Pretext |
| Condone |
| Cop-out |
| Absolve. |
| Justification |
| It may be lame |
| It may be poor |
| Permit to leave |
| Rationalization |
| Let off the hook |
| This may be lame |
| ___ forgive . . . |
| This might be lame |
| Tardy worker's need |
| Pupil's note from home |
| I forgot" isn't a good one |
| My alarm didn't go off," e.g. |
| The dog ate my homework," e.g. |
| The dog ate my homework," perhaps |
| Forgive — allow to pass — plea |