The Clue
Price add-on (3 letter answer)
The Answer
TAX
Tags
Notes
The answer TAX is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
TAX as a noun:
1. (tax, taxation, revenue enhancement) = charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
TAX as a verb:
1. levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state"
2. (tax, assess) = set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
3. (tax, task) = use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience"
4. make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court"