Pardoned (7)
'pardoned' is the definition.
('excuse' can be a synonym of 'pardon')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for excused that I've seen before include "Overlooked offence or released from duty" , "Forgiven" , "Exempted from task" , "Let off (a duty)" , "Made allowances for" .)
'pardoned' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for forgave that I've seen before include "Excused (an offence)" , "Let off" , "overlooked" , "Pardoned" .)
'pardoned' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for forgiven that I've seen before include "Absolved from blame" , "Remitted" , "Pardoned" .)
'pardoned' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for absolved that I've seen before include "Forgiven" , "1 [LET OFF]" , "Acquitted" , "Cleared of blame or guilt" , "Discharged" .)