Cover story, in court Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Cover story, in court” from the New York Times crossword of April 20, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, APRIL 20, 2026
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ALIBI is the answer to “Cover story, in court”. It means to make excuses for oneself.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To make excuses for oneself.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LIIAB.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “It might be disproved by a 14-Across”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Cover story, in court”?
ALIBI, 5 letters: to make excuses for oneself.
When was “Cover story, in court” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 20, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.