The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BLANKLY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result BLANKLY
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What does BLANKLY mean?
BLANKLY adverb- In a blank manner, especially showing no emotion or expression.