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The Clue
In an unlawful way (9 letter answer)
The Answer
ILLICITLY
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Notes
The answer ILLICITLY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
ILLICITLY as an adverb:
1. (illegitimately, illicitly) = in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom; "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold"
2. (illegally, illicitly, lawlessly) = in an illegal manner; "they dumped the waste illegally"