Having one's day in court?
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
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Clue explained
“Having one’s day in court” can mean getting a chance to present one’s case; read literally, it describes someone appearing in court as a defendant. That second reading makes the person “on trial.” The question mark hints at the shift from the figurative phrase to its courtroom meaning.
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The answer to “Having one's day in court?” in the The Washington Post crossword is ONTRIAL — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 9-Down. 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.
“Having one's day in court?” answer
ONTRIAL (7 letters)
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When else has “Having one's day in court?” appeared?
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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → ONTRIAL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Having one's day in court?”?
The answer is ONTRIAL, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Having one's day in court?”?
7 letters: ONTRIAL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 9-Down.
Can “Having one's day in court?” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post 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 WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 7, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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