The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ALIBI which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Cover, of a sort crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ALIBI | 50 % | 5 |
| ALIAS | 25 % | 5 |
| RIND | 25 % | 4 |
Why may ALIBI be the right solution?
The word "alibi" can be used to describe a cover or excuse for one's whereabouts during a particular time period, especially when trying to prove innocence in a crime.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Cover, of a sort
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Crossword Answer definitions
ALIBI noun- The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed
- To provide an alibi for.
- To provide an excuse for.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ALIBI
- "The dog ate my homework?, e.g.
- Cover story?
- Ike's first name?
- "Her ___" (1988 Selleck / Porizkova movie)
- Cover story
- Defense aid
- Excuse
- Handy excuse
- Legal claim
- Acquittal ploy
More clues leading to the result ALIAS
- Smith, often
- Wanted word
- Assumed name
- Often assumed
- Other name
- Pen name
- Rap sheet info
- Wanted poster word
- George Orwell, e.g.
- John Smith, perhaps