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Pelf Crossword Clue

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

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197%5Exact Match!
296%4Exact Match!
324%4 Protection for pelf

About This Clues Answer

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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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times07 Dec 1993 Down 44
New York Times22 Feb 1985 Down 44
New York Times20 Apr 1984 Down 23
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