Business Motive Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PROFIT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PROFIT

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	21%	6		A plan or to-do list; an ulterior motive; or, a programme of matters for discussion at a meeting
3	21%	5		Motive

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We think the answer is "PROFIT" which means:

noun

• The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
• The advantageous quality of being beneficial

verb

• Derive a benefit from
• Make a profit; gain money or materially

An example sentence would be:

• "The company reported a record profit for the year."
• "She invested in stocks to make a profit."

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New York Times18 Aug 2003	Down 51
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