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The Spur Of Industry According To David Hume Crossword Clue
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AVARICE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
AVARICE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "AVARICE" which means:
- noun
- • Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- • Extreme greed for material wealth
An example sentence would be:
- • "His avarice drove him to cheat and lie in order to accumulate more wealth."
- • "The company's avarice led to unethical business practices."
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| New York Times04 Mar 2023 | Down 37 | |
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