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The Clue

Joint custody parties (4 letter answer)

The Answer

EXES

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Notes

The answer EXES is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.

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Definition

EX as a noun:

1. (ex-husband, ex) = a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
2. (exwife, ex) = a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife; "all his exes live in Texas"
3. (X, letter x, ex) = the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet