Crossword clue

“Being prosecuted”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersSeen 2 times
ONTRIAL
Letters7
Starts withO
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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Oct 19, 20257 letters→NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Being prosecuted” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 19, 2025 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with O and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 19, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Being prosecuted” clue?+

The answer is ONTRIAL (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 19, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for October 19, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.