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Defendant Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ACCUSED" which means:
- noun
- • A defendant in a criminal proceeding verb
- • To find fault with, blame, censure
- • (followed by "of") to charge with having committed a crime or offence
- • To make an accusation against someone adjective
- • Having been accused; being the target of accusations.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges."
- • "The judge asked the accused to remain silent during the proceedings."
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New York Times20 Aug 1998 | Down 44 | |
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