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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% | 11 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | ||||||
noun • United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996) | ||||||||
Seemingly Good Excuse 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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1 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | |
2 | Excuse — excuse me!
The Guardian Quick -
10 May 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 10 May 2022 |
3 | Lacy border seemingly good on bed
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18 May 2023 | The Guardian Cryptic / 18 May 2023 |
4 | Like a good excuse
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19 Oct 1981 | New York Times / 19 Oct 1981 |
5 | Not so good, as an excuse
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13 Oct 2003 | New York Times / 13 Oct 2003 |
6 | Shakespeare character who says "Good night, ladies; good night, sweet ladies; good night, good night"
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21 Feb 2016 | New York Times / 21 Feb 2016 |
7 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) |
