Such an excuse is not credible (4)

I believe the answer is:

lame

(Other definitions for lame that I've seen before include "Thin plate" , "Rubbish" , "Fabric interwoven with metal threads" , "Halt" , "Unable to walk normally" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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