Answer: alibi
AnswerCrossword Clue
ALIBI"Perfect murder" component
ALIBIAccusation beater
ALIBIDefendant's story
ALIBIOut of sorts?
ALIBICourt defense
ALIBIPerp's cover
ALIBILegal defense
ALIBIProof of innocence, perhaps
ALIBISuspect's need
ALIBIEasy out?
ALIBI... Ike (excuse-making Ring Lardner character)
ALIBIProof of innocence
ALIBIPossible proof of innocence
ALIBIIt means "elsewhere" in Latin
ALIBI"I was asleep," for one
ALIBIAlleged perp's story
ALIBIDefensive story
ALIBIIt may be corroborated
ALIBIOut of sorts
ALIBICourt story
alibithe plea of having been at the time of the commission of an act elsewhere than at the place of commission
ALIBIHandy excuse
ALIBICover story?
ALIBIExcuse
ALIBIMake excuses for
ALIBISuspect's excuse
ALIBI"The dog ate my homework?, e.g.
ALIBIIke's first name?
ALIBI"Her ..." (1988 Selleck - Porizkova movie)
ALIBICover story
ALIBIDefense aid
ALIBIAcquittal ploy
ALIBILegal claim
ALIBIIt may be airtight
ALIBICourt explanation
ALIBISuspect's defense
ALIBIInnocence evidence
ALIBICourtroom offering
ALIBIOut
ALIBIOut for the accused