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Excuse for a crime – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Excuse for a crime” is ALIBI (5 letters). Most recently ALIBI, in the NYT Mini on November 19, 2017.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 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
- Criminal suspect's excuse
- 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 “Excuse for a crime”?
ALIBI (5 letters). Most recently ALIBI, on November 19, 2017 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Excuse for a crime”?
5 letters, starting with A (A____).