The Clue
Anathema, to Polonius (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LOAN
Tags
Notes
The answer LOAN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Advance
Savings & ___
Savings and ___
Spot
Bank business
Bank deal
Bank specialty
Bank transaction
Banker's advance
Credit form
Give use of
Kind of office
Kind of shark
The "L" in S.&L.
Money borrowed
Mortgage, e.g.
Part of F.S.L.I.C.
Temporary gift
Temporary use
Auto dealer's deal
Money to tide one over
Student's need, often
Temporary financial help
Help during hard times
Money to buy a car, maybe
This may cause interest
This may merit interest
It could be a credit to anyone
Money to help one through a tight spot
This will get your interest
Definition
LOAN as a noun:
1. the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
2. (loanword, loan) = a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English
LOAN as a verb:
1. (lend, loan) = give temporarily; let have for a limited time; "I will lend you my car"; "loan me some money"