Related Clues:

• Plea of one after dodging bail
• Wasn't present to make such a plea to the court!
• Reason to go about half-time
• Good excuse for party in first-class
• One wasn't there to make such a defence
• Why leave your home? It is heartbreaking
• Luce (anag.)
• I bail (anag.)
• Timely get-out
• The defence offered by a former politician - singular!
• Piece of evidence Rod left hidden
• Timely plea
• This excuse is out of place
• Offence unsettling the heart of America?
• Test I have for a reason