This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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