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Illegal Payment Crossword Clue
There are 3 exact and 130 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BRIBE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BRIBE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BRIBE" 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 caught accepting a bribe from a businessman."
- • "The politician was accused of offering a bribe to secure votes."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times13 Jul 2021 | Across 40 | |
| New York Times26 Sep 2017 | Down 57 | |
| New York Times03 Jul 2017 | Across 36 | |
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