| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PLEADINGTO | Admitting, as a lesser charge |
| PLEADTO | Accept, as a lesser charge in exchange for admitting guilt |
| COPSTO | Admits guilt for, as a lesser charge |
| PLEDTO | Admitted guilt for, as a lesser charge |
| diminutives | A charge of the same form as an ordinary but of lesser size or width |
| cop | to plead guilty to a lesser charge as a means of bargaining one's way out of standing trial for a more serious charge; plea-bargain |
