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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 13 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 9 | Nonessential | |
3 | 28% | 3 | Calculated by adding consumer spending, government spending, and investments | |
Nonessential As Spending Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DISCRETIONARY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
- • (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed adjective
- • Available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The company offers discretionary bonuses based on employee performance."
- • "The discretionary power of judges allows them to interpret the law."
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New York Times21 Oct 2023 | Across 47 | |
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