Flimsy, as excuses Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Flimsy, as excuses" from Newsday.com crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Flimsy, as excuses" corresponds to the answer "LAME" for several reasons:

1. Lack of Convincing Power: The term "flimsy" implies something weak or insubstantial. In the context of excuses, a flimsy excuse would lack the convincing power to justify a certain action or event.
2. Unconvincing Nature: Excuses that are described as flimsy are often unconvincing or feeble in nature. They fail to provide a strong rationale or justification for a particular behavior or circumstance.
3. Weak Justification: The word "lame" in this context does not refer to physical disability but rather to the colloquial use meaning "weak" or "unconvincing." A "lame" excuse is one that falls short in providing a valid or truthful explanation for a given situation.

Considering these points, the answer "LAME" is a suitable match for the clue "Flimsy, as excuses" in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "LAME"

(especially of an animal) unable to walk without difficulty as the result of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot

Example :

his horse went lame

despite his lame leg, he fled

I found the programme pretty lame and not very informative

 The Crossword clue "Flimsy, as excuses" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	25 February 2024	LAME