NOUN: "the lending of money at exorbitant interest rates" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "the lending of money at exorbitant interest rates" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
2. the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LENDING (noun)
1. disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
INTEREST (verb)
1. be on the mind of
2. be of importance or consequence
INTEREST (noun)
1. a reason for wanting something done
2. a diversion that occupies one’s time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

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