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aboveboard

adjective adverb

Without concealment or deception; honest

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Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
D
Contains
BO
Scrabble score
18

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adjective

  1. Without concealment or deception; honest

    “Their business was open and aboveboard”

adverb

  1. In an honest manner

    “If he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it”

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Their business was open and aboveboard
Straightforward in all his business affairs
If he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it
Was known for dealing aboveboard in everything

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