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Admit mere wanton admitted nothing wanton (10)

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immoderate

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(Other definitions for immoderate that I've seen before include "Reckless" , "Excessive" , "over the top" , "Extravagant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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