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20 answers for: Makes excuses, being a few points out (10)
RANKANSWERCLUE
VINDICATESMakes excuses, being a few points out (10)
MINORAILMENTSWhen ill, would they necessitate being a few secs imprisoned at home? (5,8)
LETSOFFTenancies cancelled, excuses being made (4,3)
CONDONESExcuses being cheated, taken in by tricks
CONDONEExcuse being cheated by a confidence trick (7)
WINTRYGain a few points, though possibly cold and hostile
TACKSTry (in hearing) to make a few points (5)
LEDWas up a few points
AGATEIt has just a few points
LOSECome up a few points short
ENABLERPerson who makes excuses for an alcoholic, perhaps
REASONSDaughter, leaving study ahead of boys, makes excuses
SEXMakes excuses about male or female, say?
LAMELeaves and makes excuses initially unconvincing
CREATESMakes excuses initially entering decrepit planes (7)
ABSOLVEA British crossword addict, unable to finish, makes excuse
ALIBISMakes excuses
SWINGTHELEADMake excuses to get out of doing something (5,3,4)
SCANTVery few point to insincere statements (5)
PARDONAverage fellow makes excuse (6)