“Long-running procedural franchise” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CSI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Long-running procedural franchise”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 3, 2025, where it runs at 54 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.