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noun • a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask verb • give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on • close with a cork or stopper | ||||||||
| 36% | 10 | A backhander given to secure a favor | ||||||
noun • a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) | ||||||||
| 36% | 8 | Illicit backhander given as a payoff | ||||||
noun • a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction | ||||||||
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BUNG which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BUNG
Updated: March 11, 2025
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