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APOLOGYA ploy: Go, make an expression of regret for failure (7)
ITAGive ___ ___ go; make an attempt
HORSEPLAYKnockabout fun as her ploy goes wrong
COMPLIMENTTwisted lip disguised by remark makes an expression of praise (10)
GRIMACESMakes an expression of displeasure
PENANCEA punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of regret for wrongdoing (7)
ALACKAn expression of regret for a deficiency (5)
PATRICKUnder pressure, a ploy for a snake handler (7)
PAYLOADA ploy to alter trailer for valuable cargo (7)
PLAYBOYA ploy to restrain the frisky bay ___ a real fun lover (7)
CAESURABacks a ploy by a college at the poetry reading break (7)
GIMMICKUS soldier Michael gets a grand as a ploy (7)
DESTINY"A tyrant's authority for crime and a fool's excuse for failure," per Ambrose Bierce
MISFIREIs fellow in difficult situation for failure to make a report?
DUDGEONOffended indignation for failure? Gone bust! (7)
OUSTINGExclusion from tournament for failure to start (7)
NEGLECTNorth German's filling in vote for failure (7)
ABSENCEBishop interrupts dodgy seance for failure to show presence? (7)
EXCUSESFormer spouse Charlie exploits reasons for failure? (7)
NONUSEREmperor mostly accepts responsibility for failure to exercise legal right (3-4)