Clue: "The dog ate my homework," for one

Answer: 2 possible answers to "The dog ate my homework," for one. From 3 to 10 leters.

"The dog ate my homework," for one answers with 3 characters:

• LIE

"The dog ate my homework," for one answers with 10 characters:

• POOREXCUSE

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