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One In Free Port Deal Aims To Make A Killing Crossword Clue
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PROFITEER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PROFITEER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PROFITEER" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply) verb
- • Make an unreasonable profit, as on the sale of difficult to obtain goods
An example sentence would be:
- • "The profiteer took advantage of the natural disaster to sell supplies at exorbitant prices."
- • "During the war, many profiteers gained wealth by selling scarce goods on the black market."
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| The Guardian Cryptic09 Dec 2003 | Down 3 | |
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