Cause of inflation Crossword Clue

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PUMP

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AIR

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. expose to fresh air
2. expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
(noun)
1. the mass of air surrounding the Earth
2. travel via aircraft

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INFLATION (noun)
1. a general and progressive increase in prices
2. lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
CAUSE (noun)
1. any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
2. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
CAUSE (verb)
1. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PUMP
(4 letters)
Air
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
RAI

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