"To be completely frank ..." Crossword Clue

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FRANK (noun)
1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
2. a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
FRANK (adjective)
1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
2. clearly manifest; evident
FRANK (verb)
1. stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
2. exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
COMPLETELY (adverb)
1. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly’)

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