False accusation, informally Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 24, 2021 · 39-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 24, 2021 · 39-Across · 6 letters
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A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.
noun
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