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The Clue

Borrowing as a financial tool (8 letter answer)

The Answer

LEVERAGE

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Notes

The answer LEVERAGE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.

Related Clues

Mechanical advantage
Speculate, as with borrowed funds
Means of using greater force
Power to influence people or things

Definition

LEVERAGE as a noun:

1. (leverage, purchase) = the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
2. strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
3. (leverage, leveraging) = investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)

LEVERAGE as a verb:

1. supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available"
2. provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company"