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The Clue

High interest rate (5 letter answer)

The Answer

USURY

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Notes

The answer USURY is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.

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Definition

USURY as a noun:

1. (usury, vigorish) = an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
2. the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest