Tale that might you get you off the hook crossword clue 5 letters

For crossword solvers working on “Tale that might you get you off the hook”, this group of answers comes from entries that were matched to the clue in real puzzle grids. Each one fits the style and tone previously used.

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ALIBI

• Synonyms: exculpation, excuse, self-justification
• Definition: (law) a justification presented by a defendant asserting that they couldnt have possibly committed the alleged crime