Tries to turn a profit on Crossword Clue

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Tries to turn a profit on Crossword Answer

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PROFIT (noun)
1. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
2. the advantageous quality of being beneficial
PROFIT (verb)
1. make a profit; gain money or materially
2. derive a benefit from
TURN (verb)
1. to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
2. twist suddenly so as to sprain
TURN (noun)
1. turning or twisting around (in place)
2. a favor for someone

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