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Pays Off Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BRIBES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BRIBES

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We think the answer is "BRIBES" which means:

    noun
  • • Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
  • verb
  • • Make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was arrested for accepting bribes from several wealthy businessmen."
  • • "The politician was accused of taking bribes in exchange for favorable policies."

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New York Times24 Feb 2005 Across 52
New York Times16 Oct 1993 Across 37
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