Crossword clue
“It might crumble under cross-examination”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALIBILetters5
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “It might crumble under cross-examination” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 4, 2026 as 16-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.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “It might crumble under cross-examination” clue?+
The answer is ALIBI (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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