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The Clue
Court huddles (8 letter answer)
The Answer
SIDEBARS
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Notes
The answer SIDEBARS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
SIDEBAR as a noun:
1. (law) a courtroom conference between the lawyers and the judge that is held out of the jury's hearing
2. a short news story presenting sidelights on a major story