Filed from 2 published puzzles

GOODREASON

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Excuse” — The New York Times, Saturday, 4 September 2010.

10 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Excuseonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 4 September 2010

  • Justificationonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 14 August 1998