Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | ||
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 | ||||
| 43% | 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). | ||||
| 40% | 14 | Absence of excuse | ||
No meanings yet for this word...
| ||||
Excuse For An Absence
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ALIBI which was last seen in the New York Times Bonus crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ALIBI
Updated: September 1, 2025
Also try:
Crossword Archives
Known Letters Finder
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a New York Times Bonus crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Item purchased by an expecting coupleSpots for couples massages
Like many a "Love Island" hookup scene
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times Bonus01 Feb 2025 | Down 7 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Excuse — excuse me!
The Guardian Quick -
10 May 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 10 May 2022 |
2 | Feeble excuse for an absence of homework
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
03 Jun 2025 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 03 Jun 2025 |
3 | Medical excuse for exam absence | |
4 | MP's excuse for absence is weakened
The Guardian Cryptic -
11 Jan 2010 | The Guardian Cryptic / 11 Jan 2010 |
5 | One cause of absence
New York Times -
29 May 1983 | New York Times / 29 May 1983 |
6 | Players, in the cat's absence
New York Times -
18 Dec 1983 | New York Times / 18 Dec 1983 |
7 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) |
