This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
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ALIBIS 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.
ALIBIS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 21, 2026.
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