Plainly stated
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is EXPLICIT.
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Why it fits
EXPLICIT is the 8-letter answer to “Plainly stated” in the July 8, 2025 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so EXPLICIT both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.