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The Clue
Gain, as profit (4 letter answer)
The Answer
EARN
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Notes
The answer EARN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.
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Definition
EARN as a verb:
1. (gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realize, realise, pull in, bring in) = earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month"
2. (earn, garner) = acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions