“Part of a trial” crossword clue
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•••••••DEFENSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEFENSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Part of a trial”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 18, 2025, where it runs at 22 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.
Crossing entries
Jul 18, 2025 grid21A"Les Misérables" number with a number in its name10 ltrs›24ACutting tool5 ltrs›27ARecent, as a memory5 ltrs›30A"___ is the most convenient time to tax rich people": David Lloyd George5 ltrs›32ABetween then and now5 ltrs›34AOlympian Owens5 ltrs›40APlace to put a pin4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 18, 20251AMakes good6 ltrs›7ADown6 ltrs›13A"Psycho" screenwriter Joseph ___7 ltrs›14AUncertain7 ltrs›16A"Well, tough!"15 ltrs›18AHi-___3 ltrs›19AHumdingers7 ltrs›20ACertain fraternity guy, informally3 ltrs›
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