Something agreed upon by consenting sexual partners Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 24, 2023 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 24, 2023 · 38-Down · 8 letters
SAFEWORD0 of 8 letters revealed
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A word used in sexual practices (especially sadomasochistic ones) to unambiguously indicate that a participant actually desires the activity to cease and is not merely feigning a lack of consent.
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