Trial
Crossword Clue & Answers

26 November 2021
Last seen in: Evening Standard Quick Crossword

We found 18 answers for the crossword clue 'Trial', the most recent of which was seen in the Evening Standard Quick Crossword.

This clue looks to be a standard clue as in it's a NON-CRYPTIC crossword based on the publications in which we have recently seen it.

We have given Trial a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.

As well as being a clue we've also seen Trial as an answer itself some 207 times.

Trial is a single word clue made up of 5 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'Evening Standard Quick Crossword' on Thursday, 25 November 2021 with the answer being TEST, we also found TEST to be the most popular answer for this clue.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 25 Nov 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 20 Oct 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 18 Oct 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 21 Jun 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 26 May 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 12 May 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 26 Apr 2021
• The Guardian Speedy - 25 Apr 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 19 Apr 2021
• Irish Independent - Simple - 13 Apr 2021

Definitions and usage

Before we get to our crossword answers for 'Trial', take a look at the definitions and example uses below, sometimes these help you think of different words or phrases that are common to 'Trial' and give you a hint.

• The act of undergoing testing; "he survived the great test of battle"; "candidates must compete in a trial of skill"
• The act of testing something; "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"
• (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law; "he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty"; "most of these complaints are settled before they go to trial"
• Trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"
• An annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event; "his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him"; "life is full of tribulations"; "a visitation of the plague"
• (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications; "the trials for the semifinals began yesterday"

Anagrams

We found 2 anagrams for the word 'Trial'.

• litra
• trail Evidence pointing to a possible solution; "the police are following a promising lead"; "the trail led straight to the perpetrator"

Crossword Answers

3 Letters

EMP

RUN
Perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"

WOE
Intense mournfulness

4 Letters

DEAL
The act of apportioning or distributing something; "the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions"

TEST
Achieve a certain score or rating on a test; "She tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools"

6 Letters

ORDEAL
A primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence

TRYOUT
Take a sample of; "Try these new crackers"; "Sample the regional dishes"

7 Letters

ATTEMPT
Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"

HEARING
The act of hearing attentively; "you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music--you should give them a hearing"

TESTRUN

8 Letters

HARDSHIP
Something hard to endure; "the asperity of northern winters"

TRIALRUN
Trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"

9 Letters

REHEARSAL
A practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert); "he missed too many rehearsals"; "a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding"

10 Letters

EXPERIMENT
The act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

PROCEEDING
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

VISITATION
An official visit for inspection or supervision; "the commissioner made visitations to all the precinct stations"; "the recent visitation of the bishop to his diocese"

11 Letters

TRIBULATION
An annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event; "his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him"; "life is full of tribulations"; "a visitation of the plague"

12 Letters

EXPERIMENTAL
Of the nature of or undergoing an experiment; "an experimental drug"