Make them before leaving (7)

I believe the answer is:
excuses
(Other definitions for excuses that I've seen before include "Exempts or condones" , "reasons for failure" , "Defences of objective behaviour" , "Clears" , "Lets (someone) off duty" .)
I believe the answer is:
excuses
(Other definitions for excuses that I've seen before include "Exempts or condones" , "reasons for failure" , "Defences of objective behaviour" , "Clears" , "Lets (someone) off duty" .)