This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ I
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ALIBI as a word: (law) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was commi...; (sometimes proscribed) An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame.
ALIBI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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