Crossword Genius

Is to prosecute in spring (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

issue

'spring' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'is to prosecute' is the wordplay.
'to prosecute' becomes 'sue' (I've seen this in another clue).
'is'+'sue'='ISSUE'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for issue that I've seen before include "Publish; children" , "litter" , "Matter of contention" , "Susie (anag.)" , "Circulate, distribute or equip with" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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