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Frenchman About To Find Riches Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LUCRE" which means:
- noun
- • Informal terms for money
- • The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was accused of dishonestly acquiring filthy lucre."
- • "She was motivated solely by the lust for lucre."
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