Cross-questioning (13)

I believe the answer is:

interrogation

(Other definitions for interrogation that I've seen before include "Question" , "The third degree" , "Close questioning" , "Formal questioning" , "Cross-examination" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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