Clearing account? NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Clearing account?” crossword clue is ALIBI (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on September 6, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
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ALIBI: to make excuses for oneself.
Best answers for “Clearing account?”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALIBI | 5 | Clearing account? |
| 2 | GLADE | 5 | Clearing similar clue |
| 3 | DIARY | 5 | Frank account? similar clue |
| 4 | DRANO | 5 | Clog-clearing brand similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | September 6, 2026 | ALIBI | 56 Down |
Other clues for ALIBI
- It might be disproved by a 14-Across
- Suspect's story
- Defense that might lead to exoneration
- "I was at an orchestra concert," e.g.
- "I was at a crossword tournament when it happened!," e.g.
- "I was watching 'Jeopardy!' when it happened," for one
- It might prompt the line "A likely story," in a courtroom movie
- Courtroom excuse
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Questions about the Clearing account? Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Clearing account? crossword clue?
ALIBI is the 5-letter answer to the “Clearing account?” crossword clue.
When was the Clearing account? crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 6, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Clearing account? crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with GLADE (“Clearing”), DIARY (“Frank account?”), DRANO (“Clog-clearing brand”).