“Property owner subject to a legal claim” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIENEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Property owner subject to a legal claim”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 25, 2025, where it runs at 25 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.