Once legal proceedings start in advance, it's clear (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EXPLICIT Once legal proceedings start in advance, it's clear (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 5, 2026
85% LAWSUIT Legal proceedings (7) (7) Puzzler Aug 7, 2026
79% RETRY Begin legal proceedings again (5) Puzzler Backwords Aug 16, 2026
70% SUE Start legal proceedings (3) The Sun Mini Apr 27, 2024
67% NERVE Not once advancing rook is daring (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 19, 2026
64% TRIAL Court proceeding (5) Eugene Sheffer Aug 14, 2026
64% EARLY In advance (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 29, 2026
64% MUD Clear as ___ (not clear) (3) New York Times Jul 19, 2026
61% ERASE Clear (5) New York Times Aug 30, 2026
61% OVERT Clear (5) The Telegraph Quick Aug 24, 2026

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