Crossword clue

“Defense that might lead to exoneration”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALIBI
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Sep 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Defense that might lead to exoneration” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 26, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for September 26, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Defense that might lead to exoneration” clue?+

The answer is ALIBI (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

Open the full list of answers for September 26, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.