Finishes serious crime novel all in exchange for money Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Finishes serious crime novel all in exchange for money".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Finishes serious crime novel all in exchange for money" leads us to the answer "SELL." Here's why this connection makes sense:

• Finishes: This word indicates completion or coming to an end. In the context of a book or novel, it suggests reaching the end of the story or completing the reading.
• Serious crime novel: Refers to a genre of fiction that typically involves criminal activities, investigations, or mysteries.
• All in exchange for money: This part of the clue hints at a transaction involving money in return for something. In this case, the completion of reading a serious crime novel.

Putting these elements together, the word that fits the clue is "SELL." When someone finishes reading a serious crime novel and exchanges it for money, they are essentially selling the book. The act of selling involves giving up ownership in exchange for a monetary transaction, which aligns with the context of the clue.

Definition of "SELL"

give or hand over (something) in exchange for money

Example :

they had sold the car

the family business had been sold off

I was trying to sell him my butterfly collection

 The Crossword clue "Finishes serious crime novel all in exchange for money" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	20 February 2019	SELL