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"The dog ate my homework" is a sad one (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

excuse

(Other definitions for excuse that I've seen before include "Release (from a duty)" , "Defense of offensive behavior" , "Forgive - apology" , "Absolve" , "A self-justification" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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