Crossword Genius

It can end with legal work, unfortunately (6,9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

carnal knowledge

'it' is the definition.
(both are euphemisms for sex)

'can end with legal work unfortunately' is the wordplay.
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'unfortunately' is an anagram indicator.
'can'+'end'+'legal'+'work'='canendlegalwork'
'canendlegalwork' with letters rearranged gives 'CARNAL KNOWLEDGE'.

(Another definition for carnal knowledge that I've seen is " It".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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