Trial figure giving a firsthand account
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
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Clue explained
An eyewitness is someone who saw an event firsthand, rather than someone repeating what they heard. In a trial, an eyewitness may testify to what they personally observed, and that account can support or challenge an alibi. The puzzle’s INITIALIZE hint can be heard as “initial eyes,” pointing to EYE at the start of this answer; EYE sounds like AYE, which opens 10-Across.
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The answer to “Trial figure giving a firsthand account” in the New York Times Midi crossword is EYEWITNESS — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 14-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Trial figure giving a firsthand account” answer
EYEWITNESS (10 letters)
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What does EYEWITNESS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of EYEWITNESS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a person who has seen something happen and can give a first-hand description of it
When else has “Trial figure giving a firsthand account” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
October 12, 2026 (most recent) → EYEWITNESS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Trial figure giving a firsthand account”?
The answer is EYEWITNESS, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Trial figure giving a firsthand account”?
10 letters: EYEWITNESS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 14-Across.
Can “Trial figure giving a firsthand account” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for October 12, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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