Hardly __ (rarely) (4)

I believe the answer is:

ever

(Other definitions for ever that I've seen before include "Veer away endlessly" , "Eternally" , "Always and permanent" , "In perpetuity" , "Perpetually" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the Newsday.

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