Illicit affairs Crossword Clue

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AFFAIRS (noun)
1. matters of personal concern
2. transactions of professional or public interest
ILLICIT (adjective)
1. contrary to or forbidden by law
2. contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

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