Loan shark’s practice crossword clue

Answer
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USURY

USURY — the 5-letter solution to “Loan shark’s practice”, entered at 38 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for March 10, 2025.

About this clue

“Loan shark’s practice” appeared as 38 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on March 10, 2025, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on December 17, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
38 Across
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Loan shark’s practice”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, March 10, 2025, the answer to “Loan shark’s practice” is USURY — 5 letters, entered at 38 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Loan shark’s practice” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been USURY, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with U.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.