Down clue · August 16, 2026

Defense witness, often

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Sunday, August 16, 2026.

"Defense witness, often"

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ALIBI

5 letters · 3 vowels · 2 consonants

Letter analysis

5-letter answer

Letters

5

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

4

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Defense witness, often" in the LA Times Crossword for Sunday, August 16, 2026 resolves to ALIBI, a 5-letter answer.

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