Illegal activity generating considerable interest? Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Illegal activity generating considerable interest?” from the New York Times crossword of March 22, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, MARCH 22, 2026
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USURY is the answer to “Illegal activity generating considerable interest?”. It means the lending of money at an exorbitant interest rate.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
The lending of money at an exorbitant interest rate.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: SYUUR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Loan-sharking”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Illegal activity generating considerable interest?”?
USURY, 5 letters: the lending of money at an exorbitant interest rate.
When was “Illegal activity generating considerable interest?” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of March 22, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with U.