What is the answer to "Really weak, as an excuse" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Really weak, as an excuse" is LAME (4 letters).

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Really weak, as an excuse NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 5, 2026 puzzle

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LAME

4 letters · Down · last seen July 5, 2026