“Being prosecuted” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ONTRIAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Being prosecuted”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 13, 2025, where it runs at 90 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 13, 2025.
Crossing entries
Apr 13, 2025 grid86APolice interrogator or priest?20 ltrs›94ARetail magnate James Cash ___6 ltrs›102ANumber of times lightning struck Apollo 12 on its way to the moon3 ltrs›108A"Bloody" queen of England5 ltrs›110AAngry words at a school assembly?22 ltrs›117AMany-time role for Robert Downey Jr.9 ltrs›120ABill Gates gave six of them between 2009 and 20158 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 19, 2025NYT Crossword8 Down•••••••ONTRIALApr 13, 2025NYT Crossword90 Down•••••••ONTRIALBack to the full Apr 13, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.