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Courtroom excuse – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Courtroom excuse” is ALIBI (5 letters). Most recently ALIBI, in the NYT Mini on January 6, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| ALIBI | 5 | A____ |
What ALIBI means
- noun(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
- nouna defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
- verbexonerate by means of an alibi
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | NYT Mini 6A | ALIBI |
| January 27, 2023 | NYT Mini 7A | ALIBI |
| March 7, 2021 | NYT Mini 2D | ALIBI |
| December 26, 2019 | NYT Mini 5A | ALIBI |
Other clues for ALIBI
- Something examined in a cross-examination
- "I was at home when the crime occurred," e.g.
- "I was at a movie when the crime occurred," e.g.
- What "A is for," in a Sue Grafton book
- Excuse in court
- Something examined in cross-examination
- Suspect's excuse
- Criminal suspect's excuse
- Excuse for a crime
- Response to "Where were you on the night of ...?"
- Defendant's story
- Excuse for a suspect
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Courtroom excuse”?
ALIBI (5 letters). Most recently ALIBI, on January 6, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Courtroom excuse”?
5 letters, starting with A (A____).