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Defendant's cover story – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Defendant's cover story” is ALIBI (5 letters). Most recently ALIBI, in the NYT Mini on June 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2021 | NYT Mini 3D | 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 ...?"
- Courtroom excuse
- Defendant's story
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Defendant's cover story”?
ALIBI (5 letters). Most recently ALIBI, on June 10, 2021 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Defendant's cover story”?
5 letters, starting with A (A____).