An attempt to get out, perhaps (6)

I believe the answer is:

excuse

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'out perhaps' is the definition.
'excuse' can be an answer for 'out' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'perhaps' bit.

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(Other definitions for excuse that I've seen before include "Plea; let off" , "Defence, justification" , "Forgive - allow to pass - plea" , "Condone or forgive" , "Forgive or overlook an offence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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