Suspect's defense — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the September 2 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
ALIBI
5 letters
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ITS
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SCAB
4
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3
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TOM
3
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4
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3
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3
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4
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4
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4
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