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The Clue

Business motive (6 letter answer)

The Answer

PROFIT

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Notes

The answer PROFIT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

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Definition

PROFIT as a noun:

1. (net income, net, net profit, lucre, profit, profits, earnings) = the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
2. (profit, gain) = the advantageous quality of being beneficial

PROFIT as a verb:

1. (profit, gain, benefit) = derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience"
2. (profit, turn a profit) = make a profit; gain money or materially; "The company has not profited from the merger"