NYT Crossword · 17 Across
“Payback factor” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, December 13, 2008 as 17 Across. The answer has 15 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Saturday, December 13, 2008 · 17 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Payback factor”?
The answer has 15 letters. It starts with A and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Payback factor” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at 17 Across.
What is the answer to the “Payback factor” crossword clue?
The answer is ACCRUEDINTEREST (15 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.