Without

SANS

Think of a French word often used in English to mean "lacking" or "excluding," especially in phrases like "sans serif."

The clue "Without" is a straightforward definition for "sans," which is a French-derived word meaning "without" in English. It’s often used in phrases like "sans serif" (without decorative strokes on letters) or "sans gluten" (without gluten). The answer plays on the direct meaning, so no wordplay or hidden tricks—just a simple synonym swap. If you’ve heard "sans" in fashion or food contexts, that’s the same idea.