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The Clue

Without due concern (7 letter answer)

The Answer

LIGHTLY

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Notes

The answer LIGHTLY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Definition

LIGHTLY as an adverb:

1. without good reason; "one cannot say such things lightly"
2. (lightly, light) = with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light"
3. (lightly, softly, gently) = with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
4. indulging with temperance; "we eat lightly in the morning"
5. with indifference or without dejection; "he took it lightly"
6. (thinly, lightly) = in a small quantity or extent; "spread the margarine thinly over the meat"; "apply paint lightly"
7. to a slight degree; "her speech is only lightly accented"