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The Clue
"Contrary to popular belief ..." (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ODDLY
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Notes
The answer ODDLY is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
ODDLY as an adverb:
1. (curiously, oddly, peculiarly) = in a manner differing from the usual or expected; "had a curiously husky voice"; "he's behaving rather peculiarly"
2. (queerly, strangely, oddly, funnily) = in a strange manner; "a queerly inscribed sheet of paper"