Reason for absence
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is EXCUSE.
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Why it fits
EXCUSE is the 6-letter answer to “Reason for absence” in the August 7, 2020 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so EXCUSE both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.