This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
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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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