In reality rather than legally (2,5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEFACTO In reality rather than legally (2,5) (7)
9% LIEU In ___ of (rather than) (4) USA Today Apr 10, 2026
7% MALE Gander rather than goose, say (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 3, 2026
7% ORAL Spoken rather than written, as an exam (4)
7% ANECDOTAL Based on the recollections of others rather than fact (9) The Times Concise Apr 1, 2026
7% TRULY In reality (5) The Times Concise Mar 23, 2026
6% SHORE Geordie ____, MTV reality show (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 9, 2026
6% DANS Rather and Aykroyd (4) USA Today Quick May 6, 2026
6% E Rather and Aykroyd (1) USA Today Quick May 6, 2026
6% SOLICITOR Legal adviser (9) Puzzler Backwords May 5, 2026
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