Related Clues:

• Defences in court
• They may fall apart under cross-examination
• Stories on stands
• Detectives hear a lot of them
• Proofs accused was elsewhere at time of crime
• Excuses, excuses
• A learner, one getting second grade, is offering excuses
• Courtroom vouchers?
• Stand outs?
• Cops check them out
• Crime stories?
• Nearly completely over bird's defences
• Exonerating factors
• They've got you covered
• Clapton "Journeyman" rocker "No ___"