| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Legally blocked central thesis getting killed off (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Barred in court | ||
| Prohibited in court | ||
| Barred legally | ||
| Barred in court | ||
| Barred, at the bar | ||
| Legally prevented | ||
| Barred, at the bar | ||
| Halted legally | ||
| Barred at the bar | ||
| Prevented by law. |