“Lawyer's assignment” crossword clue
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••••CASE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CASE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lawyer's assignment”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 17, 2026, where it runs at 48 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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