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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 | ||||||||
| 42% | 6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | ||||||
verb • To extenuate, explain away, gloss over. • To use flattering language. • To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation. • To give a shine to (something or someone). | ||||||||
| 32% | 7 | Legal term for an excuse or plea for absence from court | ||||||
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Excuse At Court 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 Times28 May 1985 | Down 9 | |
| New York Times16 May 1982 | Down 80 | |
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03 Jun 2009 | The Guardian Cryptic / 03 Jun 2009 |
7 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) |
