Free of filth and germs (8)

I believe the answer is:

sanitary

(Other definitions for sanitary that I've seen before include "Free from dirt or infective matter" , "Hygienic and clean" , "Astray in hygienic way" , "Relating to health" , "Free from filth and pathogens" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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