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| 2 | 42% | 5 | Extreme acquisitiveness | |
| 3 | 36% | 12 | Extreme greed for possessions | |
Extreme Greed Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
AVARICE which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
AVARICE
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "AVARICE" which means:
- noun
- • Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- • Extreme greed for material wealth
An example sentence would be:
- • "His avarice drove him to cheat and lie in order to accumulate more wealth."
- • "The company's avarice led to unethical business practices."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Quick29 May 2023 | Across 19 | |
| The Guardian Speedy01 Apr 2018 | Across 22 | |
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