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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 | ||||||||
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noun • A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator. | ||||||||
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noun • a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie | ||||||||
Detective Story Crossword Clue
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ALIBI which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ALIBI
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times30 Sep 2023 | Across 24 | |
| The Guardian Quick26 Oct 2006 | Down 11 | |
| The Guardian Quick06 Jun 2002 | Down 12 | |
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