Answer: ALIBIIKE

AnswerCrossword Clue
ALIBIIKERing Lardner's song and dance man?
ALIBIIKELardner's excuse-maker
ALIBIIKE1915 Ring Lardner story
ALIBIIKEOne making excuses
ALIBIIKERing Lardner title character
ALIBIIKEGuy making excuses