Back, in a way Crossword Clue

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Back, in a way Crossword Answer

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REP

(3 letters)

BETON

(5 letters)

AGO

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
2. a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
(verb)
1. accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability
2. convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BACK (noun)
1. a support that you can lean against while sitting
2. the side that goes last or is not normally seen
BACK (verb)
1. give support or one’s approval to
2. establish as valid or genuine
BACK (adverb)
1. in or to or toward a past time
2. at or to or toward the back or rear
BACK (adjective)
1. located at or near the back of an animal
2. of an earlier date

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

REP
(3 letters)
BETON
(5 letters)
AGO
(3 letters)

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