Exorbitant Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Exorbitant that was published at Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Exorbitant" with the answer "STEEP" fits due to the following reasons:

1. Association with Costs: The term "exorbitant" is often used to describe something that is unreasonably high, especially in terms of price or cost.
2. Relationship with Gradient: "STEEP" not only signifies a steep slope but can also be metaphorically linked to a high price, emphasizing the excessive nature of the cost.
3. Common Expression: In everyday language, we use phrases like "the price is steep" to denote something being overly expensive, aligning with the concept of exorbitance.
4. Crossword Context: Crossword clues frequently rely on word associations and common expressions, making "STEEP" a suitable answer for a clue connoting excessive amounts.

By considering the context of the puzzle and the semantic connections between the clue and answer, it becomes evident why "STEEP" appropriately corresponds to the prompt "Exorbitant."

More Answers:

• STEEP
• EXTRAVAGANT
• EXTORTIONATE
• UNREASONABLE
• SKYHIGH
• STP
• HIGH
• OUTRAGEOUS
• RUINOUS
• COSTLY

Definition of "STEEP"

(of a slope, flight of stairs, or angle) rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular

Example :

she pushed the bike up the steep hill

the steep rise in unemployment

a steep membership fee

 The Crossword clue "Exorbitant" published 74 time/s & has 10 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	28 October 2023	STEEP
The Irish Independent Simple	15 August 2023	EXTRAVAGANT
Wall Street Journal	3 June 2023	STEEP
Mini Crossword	26 May 2023	STEEP
Newsday.com	19 March 2023	STEEP
The Irish News Quick	24 January 2023	EXTORTIONATE
Independent.co.uk - Concise	23 November 2021	EXTORTIONATE
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	29 December 2020	SKYHIGH
The Telegraph - Quick	12 November 2020	STEEP
L.A. Times Daily	3 March 2019	STEEP
The Washington Post	15 April 2018	STEEP
New York Times	16 June 2013	HIGH
The Chronicle of Higher Education	15 March 2013	STEEP
Boston Globe	14 November 2010	HIGH
L.A. Times Magazine	22 June 2008	HIGH
Universal	12 March 2008	STEEP