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| 3 | 33% | 11 | Irish term for unscrupulous moneylending practices | |
Extortionate Moneylending Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 23 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
USURY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
USURY
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "USURY" which means:
- noun
- • An exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
- • The act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was charged with usury for lending money to desperate individuals."
- • "Many countries have laws that prohibit usury to protect borrowers."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick17 Nov 2012 | Down 18 | |
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