The Clue
Kind of theater (10 letter answer)
The Answer
LEGITIMATE
Tags
Notes
The answer LEGITIMATE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Lawful
Sanctioned; valid
Definition
LEGITIMATE as a verb:
1. (legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimatise) = make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"
2. show or affirm to be just and legitimate
3. make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone); "They legitimized their natural child"
LEGITIMATE as an adjective:
1. of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
2. (legitimate, logical) = based on known statements or events or conditions; "rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year"
3. in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles; "legitimate advertising practices"
4. (lawful, legitimate, licit) = authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government"