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| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 30% | 15 | Excessive pursuit of profit or advantage | |
| 3 | 28% | 12 | Transforming a non-profit organization into a profit-making entity | |
Pursuit Of Profit Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 117 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
INTEREST which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
INTEREST
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "INTEREST" which means:
- noun
- • A sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
- • A reason for wanting something done
- • The power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
- • A fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
- • (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
- • (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
- • A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) verb
- • Excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
- • Be on the mind of
- • Be of importance or consequence
An example sentence would be:
- • "I have a strong interest in learning new languages."
- • "She has a keen interest in photography."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic05 Jun 2019 | Down 18 | |
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| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Can be for-profit or non-profit | |
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03 Aug 1995 | New York Times / 03 Aug 1995 |
3 | Fun pursuit
New York Times Mini -
20 Jul 2023 | New York Times Mini / 20 Jul 2023 |
4 | Skip university in pursuit of love
The Guardian Cryptic -
06 Dec 2019 | The Guardian Cryptic / 06 Dec 2019 |
5 | Transforming a non-profit organization into a profit-making entity | |
6 | Turned and fled with detectives in pursuit
The Guardian Cryptic -
29 Dec 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 29 Dec 2003 |
7 | Wild-goose ____, fruitless pursuit
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27 Oct 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 27 Oct 2023 |
