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The Clue
Loan gouging (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