Legal and fair (5,5) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 20, 2024
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Updated Jul 20, 2024
Crossword Answer: Legal and fair (5,5)
Let’s find the answers to Legal and fair (5,5) for the July 20, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 10 letters. Start with A and end with D, and the possible solutions are ABOVEBOARD,ABSTRACTED,ABOVE BOARD.
The answer is ABOVE BOARD.
The crossword clue "Legal and fair (5,5)" refers to the phrase "ABOVE BOARD." This phrase consists of two words, each with five letters: "ABOVE" and "BOARD." "Above board" means that something is honest, open, and conducted in a transparent and legitimate manner.
The origin of the phrase is believed to come from card playing, where keeping one's hands above the board (or table) was a way to ensure that no cheating or deception was taking place. Thus, when something is described as "above board," it is considered to be fair and within legal or ethical boundaries.
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