Loan shark’s “business” NYT Crossword Clue Answer on July 10, 2024
Loan shark’s “business” NYT Crossword Clue Answer with 5 letters for NYT on July 10, 2024. The answer to the clue "Loan shark’s “business” NYT" is "USURY."
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Updated Jul 10, 2024
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Loan shark’s “business” NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Loan shark’s “business” NYT for the July 10, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.
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Hints
- Answer Contains 5 letters.
- Start with U and end with Y.
- Possible solutions are UNITY,UNIFY,USURY.
Answer
The answer to the Loan shark’s “business” NYT crossword clue is "USURY."
A loan shark engages in illegal lending practices, typically charging exorbitant interest rates that exploit borrowers. This exploitative practice is known as "usury," which refers to the illegal or unethical lending of money at excessively high rates of interest. It often preys on individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional forms of credit and can lead to severe financial hardship for borrowers. In the context of the crossword clue, "usury" succinctly describes the loan shark's illicit business. The answer is "USURY."
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