__ Abe (Lincoln nickname) (6)

I believe the answer is:

honest

(Other definitions for honest that I've seen before include "Honorable and sincere" , "Not dissembling" , "Fair and free of deceit" , "Uncorrupt - open - genuine" , "Genuine and trustworthy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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