Related Clues:

• Saving yarn?
• Out, of sorts?
• Whodunit plot element
• 'I was at home washing my dog,' e.g.
• Defense aid
• Out of sorts?
• Bane
• Excuse in court
• Suspect's claim
• Legal excuse
• Alleged perp's defense
• Court excuse
• It could be a strong defense
• Harry is one in The Trouble With Harry
• "Name yer ---"