What is the answer to "Defendant’s story" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Defendant’s story" is ALIBI (5 letters).

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Defendant’s story WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 8, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ALIBI

5 letters · Down · last seen June 8, 2026

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