I AM SORRY' (4 letters) The two crossword solutions for the term POOR EXCUSE FOR AN APOLOGY are OOPS and 'I AM SORRY'. OOPS is an interjection used to express surprise, dismay, or embarrassment. It is often used as a response when someone has made a mistake or done something wrong. 'I AM SORRY' is an expression of regret or remorse. It is often used as an apology when someone has done something wrong or hurtful. Together, these two solutions form a poor excuse for an apology, as they do not convey any real sense of regret or remorse.