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The Clue
One cause of corruption (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GREED
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Notes
The answer GREED is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
GREED as a noun:
1. excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
2. (avarice, greed, covetousness, rapacity, avaritia) = reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)