Related Clues:

• Out, of sorts
• Hint from student: stick around
• Story that lets you off the hook
• "I couldn't have done that" excuse
• These words
• Evidence that the accused could not have been guilty
• Assault or kidnapping
• Focus for Detective Frost?
• A politician has one form of defence
• Board game with weapons
• Whodunit focus
• Suspect’s defense
• Somewhat glib, I lark around getting legal letter off
• Felonious deed
• Excuse to stand out of tidal basin