Unjustified accusation Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 6, 2011 · 28-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, December 6, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 6, 2011 · 28-Down · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.
noun
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