Solution

ALIBI

4 clues

Cover story

Word class: Common noun
Nature of clue: Description
Difficulty: Very easy
Sources: Boatload Puzzles
Topics: Law

Defendant's offering

Word class: Common noun
Nature of clue: Description
Difficulty: Medium
Sources: Boatload Puzzles
Topics: Law

Excuse

Word class: Common noun
Nature of clue: Synonym
Difficulty: Very easy
Sources: Boatload Puzzles
Topics: Law

Other solutions to Excuse

Suspect's story

Word class: Common noun
Nature of clue: Description
Difficulty: Medium
Sources: Boatload Puzzles
Topics: Law

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