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Trial by fire axed to protect independent witness (9) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TESTIFIER Trial by fire axed to protect independent witness (9) | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Aug 20, 2024 |
| 7% | ORDEALS Trials by fire | (7) | New York Times | Jul 23, 2026 |
| 5% | ABLAZE On fire | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 5% | STAND Witness's spot | (5) | Commuter | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 5% | LEGEND Inscription on axe | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 28, 2026 |
| 5% | OBSERVER Newspaper; witness | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Jul 26, 2026 |
| 5% | RECESS Trial break | (6) | Premier Sunday | Jul 26, 2026 |
| 5% | MAVERICK Independent and unorthodox (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Jul 24, 2026 |
| 5% | HATCHET Axe (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quick | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 5% | SAFEGUARD Protect | (9) | New York Times Midi | Jul 18, 2026 |
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