They may crumble under cross-examination Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “They may crumble under cross-examination” from the New York Times crossword of April 21, 2026? It has 6 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 21, 2026
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ALIBIS is the answer to “They may crumble under cross-examination”. 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: ILASIB.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Accounts for checking?”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “They may crumble under cross-examination”?
ALIBIS, 6 letters: to make excuses for oneself.
When was “They may crumble under cross-examination” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 21, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with A.