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The Clue
Excessive (5 letter answer)
The Answer
UNDUE
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Notes
The answer UNDUE is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.
Related Clues
Gratuitous
Improper
Needless
Excessive, as force
Lacking justification
Not called for
Out of line
More than is required
Definition
UNDUE as an adjective:
1. (undue, not due) = not yet payable; "an undue loan"
2. not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances; "undue influence"; "I didn't want to show undue excitement"; "accused of using undue force"
3. (undue, unjustified, unwarranted) = lacking justification or authorization; "unreasonable searches and seizures"; "desire for undue private profit"; "unwarranted limitations of personal freedom"
4. (excessive, inordinate, undue, unreasonable) = beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands"