To Tell the Truth

The whole clue, and nothing but the clue.
This puzzle cross-examines words related to truth, lies, and the law, featuring legal terms, game show trivia, and clever wordplay.
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  • 1A
    Just the ___s, ma'am
  • 4A
    Examine carefully, as testimony
  • 7A
    The lion's share
  • 9A
    An impostor on a classic game show, perhaps?
  • 10A
    Like the suspects rounded up in 'Casablanca'
  • 12A
    Duplicate, as an experiment's findings
  • 15A
    Swallowed, as a tall tale?
  • 16A
    Tied, as in a hung jury?
  • 17A
    Crème de la crème
  • 18A
    Appear, though looks can be deceiving
  • 19A
    Otherwise

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  • 2D
    Came to light, as a clue
  • 3D
    Completely wreck, as a car
  • 5D
    Forge or feign
  • 6D
    Vex to an extreme degree
  • 7D
    A flock of crows
  • 8D
    Like the court of last resort
  • 11D
    Assume a position on the stand or on the sofa?
  • 13D
    It might carry CNN or Court TV
  • 14D
    Lie detector procedures, e.g.