This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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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