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Evidence one was elsewhere at the time of a crime (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alibi

(Other definitions for alibi that I've seen before include "Legal excuse" , "Evidence one was elsewhere at time of crime" , "Cover story" , "Plea of absence" , "Excuse for failure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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