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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lucre

/luˈkrɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does lucre mean?

noun

Money or wealth gained by unscrupulous or dishonest means; gain or profit, especially of a questionable or illicit nature.

Example

"The corrupt politician amassed a fortune in lucre from bribes and kickbacks."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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