Not permitted by law
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is ILLEGAL.
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Why it fits
ILLEGAL is the 7-letter answer to “Not permitted by law” in the October 19, 2023 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so ILLEGAL both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.