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noun • (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question • a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. verb • exonerate by means of an alibi | ||||||||
| 22% | 9 | A ploy to deceive or trap someone | ||||||
noun • the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise verb • wait in hiding to attack | ||||||||
| 22% | 8 | Cunning ploy | ||||||
noun • a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) | ||||||||
Defense Ploy Crossword Clue
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ALIBI which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ALIBI
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times06 May 1988 | Down 2 | |
| New York Times08 Apr 1986 | Down 12 | |
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