Genius 149

[Pete666]

We think we've finished the crossword but can't parse:
12a juicy items in American tabloids circulated without any legal objections initially (5)
We think the answer is tidbits. THe wordplay leaves out 'it' to leave tidbs to enter. Any help would be very re-assuring

[Lie-in King]

Tidbits (Am. "juicy items") - anag 't(a)b(lo)ids' - without 'a(ny) l(egal) o(bjections)' (initially) + the 'it' that's been removed

That works if you're presumed to have an 'it' present without help from the wordplay (?)

[Pete666]

Thanks Lie-in, you're a pal