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Criminal suspect's excuse – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Criminal suspect's excuse” is ALIBI (5 letters). Most recently ALIBI, in the NYT Mini on October 29, 2021.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2021 | NYT Mini 4A | ALIBI |
| June 9, 2019 | NYT Mini 6A | ALIBI |
| January 3, 2019 | NYT Mini 3D | ALIBI |
| September 15, 2017 | NYT Mini 6A | 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
- Excuse for a crime
- Response to "Where were you on the night of ...?"
- Courtroom excuse
- Defendant's story
- Excuse for a suspect
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Criminal suspect's excuse”?
ALIBI (5 letters). Most recently ALIBI, on October 29, 2021 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Criminal suspect's excuse”?
5 letters, starting with A (A____).