Cryptic crossword clue
Excuse what models do on business? 3-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word COP

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The straight part
We know that "Excuse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excuse = cop.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does COP mean?

COP noun
  1. A spider.
COP verb
  1. To obtain, to purchase (as in drugs), to get hold of, to take.
  2. To (be forced to) take; to receive; to shoulder; to bear, especially blame or punishment for a particular instance of wrongdoing.
  3. (trainspotting) To see and record a railway locomotive for the first time.
  4. To steal.
  5. To adopt.
  6. To earn by bad behavior.
  7. (usually with “to”) to admit, especially to a crime.
  8. For a pimp to recruit a prostitute into the stable.
COP noun
  1. (law enforcement) A police officer or prison guard.
COP noun
  1. (crafts) The ball of thread wound on to the spindle in a spinning machine.
  2. The top, summit, especially of a hill.
  3. The crown (of the head); also the head itself.
  4. A tube or quill upon which silk is wound.
  5. A merlon.

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