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When Sue and Carl get together, there’s nothing sacred (7)

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I believe the answer is:

secular

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'sacred' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for secular that I've seen before include "Not religious or sacred" , "associated with those who are 21 [LAYMEN]" , "Worldly" , "Clear us, not being involved in religion" , "Not involving religion,worldly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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