Other crossword clues for answer "PRETEXT"PRETEXTOstensible reasonI'm staying in to wash my hair, perhapsDeceptive excuseConcocted reasonExcuseTrumped-up excuseSubterfugeOstensible excuseExcuse to cloak one's real intention.Flimsy excuse.Alleged motive.Stalking-horseFictitious reasonFalse excuseSupposed reasonStated motive
