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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LICIT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LICIT

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199%5Exact Match!
235%6 Supervisor to flounder to some extent? To some extent
332%9To a permissible extent

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LICIT" which means:

    adjective
  • • Sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality
  • adjective satellite
  • • Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The company operates within the boundaries of the licit market."
  • • "His business deals are always licit and transparent."

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The Guardian Cryptic27 May 2019 Down 25
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