Secret relationships, often illicit

I believe the answer is:

liaisons

(Other definitions for liaisons that I've seen before include "Romance or mediations" , "Secret relationships, often illicit" , "Affairs or mediations" , "Illicit love affairs" , "Alison is embroiled in affairs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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