The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WITHOUT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does WITHOUT mean?
WITHOUT adverb- Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.
- Lacking something.
- In prostitution: without a condom being worn.
- Outside of, beyond.
- Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc.
- Not doing or not having done something.
- Unless, except (introducing a clause).