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The Clue
Apt (6 letter answer)
The Answer
LIABLE
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Notes
The answer LIABLE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Subject to legal damages
Definition
LIABLE as an adjective:
1. (apt, liable) = at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
2. subject to legal action; "liable to criminal charges"
3. (liable, nonimmune, nonresistant, unresistant) = (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with; "liable to diabetes"
4. held legally responsible; "men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"