It might crumble under cross-examination
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ALIBI
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The clue “It might crumble under cross-examination” has appeared 1 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Wall Street Journal crossword on June 4, 2026, where the answer was ALIBI.
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