Related Clues:

• A desire to skip party? Here's an excuse
• Play by Michael Morton, based on the Agatha Christie novel 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd'
• This is oddly coloured
• Prompt to include large tip
• Excuse in the same place defended by notable figure in ring
• Reason it came back in turn
• Excuse one supporting a political party once
• Adult 'freedom' -- Independent 'story'
• Offence church found about the limit
• Offence caused by frost on top of car
• Defence evidence, perhaps -- adult impulse stopped short of act
• Bail arranged by one giving a reason for innocence
• Excuse corrupt Bali island
• Excuse from a politician (independent)
• This may lead us to the light!