The Clue
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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"