The Clue
Direct payment (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CASH
Tags
Notes
The answer CASH is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Definition
CASH as a noun:
1. (cash, hard cash, hard currency) = money in the form of bills or coins; "there is a desperate shortage of hard cash"
2. (cash, immediate payment) = prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check
3. (Cash, Johnny Cash, John Cash) = United States country music singer and songwriter (1932-2003)
CASH as a verb:
1. (cash, cash in) = exchange for cash; "I cashed the check as soon as it arrived in the mail"