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It puts one in the clear (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alibi

(Other definitions for alibi that I've seen before include "Proof of not being at the scene of the crime" , "Defence used by an accused person" , "Courtroom evidence" , "Legal excuse" , "Evidence one was elsewhere at time of crime" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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