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The Clue
Fiscal concern (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DEBT
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Notes
The answer DEBT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
DEBT as a noun:
1. the state of owing something (especially money); "he is badly in debt"
2. money or goods or services owed by one person to another
3. an obligation to pay or do something