Illegal payment Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 13, 2021 · 40-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between July 2017 and July 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 13, 2021 · 40-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought"
verb
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