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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). | ||||||||
| 29% | 6 | Excuse — excuse me! | ||||||
noun • the act of excusing a mistake or offense • a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense • the formal act of liberating someone verb • accept an excuse for • grant a pardon to | ||||||||
Excuse Of Being Elsewhere Crossword Clue
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ALIBI which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ALIBI
Updated: October 13, 2023
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Excuse - plea of being elsewhere
The Guardian Quick -
22 Jul 2002 | The Guardian Quick / 22 Jul 2002 |
2 | Excuse for not being at the crime scene | |
3 | Excuse — excuse me!
The Guardian Quick -
10 May 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 10 May 2022 |
4 | Fact of being elsewhere (legal)
The Guardian Speedy -
08 Jul 2007 | The Guardian Speedy / 08 Jul 2007 |
5 | Plea of being elsewhere
The Guardian Quick -
14 Sep 2001 | The Guardian Quick / 14 Sep 2001 |
6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | |
7 | Town of southern France one missed, being elsewhere at the time
The Guardian Cryptic -
14 Sep 2018 | The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Sep 2018 |
