Cryptic crossword clue
Merseyside educational institute deals illicitly 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BOOTLEGS

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What does BOOTLEGS mean?

BOOTLEGS noun
  1. The part of a boot that is above the instep.
  2. An illegally produced, transported or sold product; contraband.
  3. An unauthorized recording, e.g., of a live concert.
  4. A remix or mashup that is a combination of two songs but that is not authorized and audited for copyright use; primarily in the electronic music scene.
  5. A play in which the quarterback fakes a handoff, conceals the ball against his hip, and rolls out.

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