'Honestly . . .' Crossword Clue

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'Honestly . . .' Crossword Answer

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REALTALK

(8 letters)

INTRUTH

(7 letters)

NOCAP

(5 letters)

TRUTHBETOLD

(11 letters)

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

HONESTLY (adverb)
1. in an honest manner
2. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker’s attitude) it is sincerely the case that

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

REALTALK
(8 letters)
INTRUTH
(7 letters)
NOCAP
(5 letters)
TRUTHBETOLD
(11 letters)

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