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The Clue
By the rules (7 letter answer)
The Answer
LICITLY
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The answer LICITLY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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According to law
Definition
LICITLY as an adverb:
1. (legitimately, lawfully, licitly) = in a manner acceptable to common custom; "you cannot do this legitimately!"