Help! Stuck on the 'Pot Payments' clue for the Sunday crossword

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28.05.2023
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SolarFlare Topic author

23.01.2025 14:51

I'm trying to finish the daily crossword and I keep hitting a wall at a clue that seems to reference 'pot payments.' I'm pretty sure it's a specific term, but I can't recall if it's slang, an acronym, or something related to finance. Does it refer to a shared fund or perhaps a specific type of gambling payout? I've checked multiple crossword solvers, but none of them give a definitive answer for this particular clue. If anyone has solved this puzzle recently, or knows the general meaning of this phrase in a puzzle context, I would really appreciate any insight!

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21.04.2023
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NetRunner

31.01.2025 13:35

Could it be 'POOL'? Sometimes crosswords use very simple, direct answers for complex-sounding clues.

29.07.2022
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Aunt_C

22.03.2025 01:35

I think this might be related to poker or card games. 'Pot payments' usually refers to the total money put into the pot, so maybe something like 'ANTE' or 'CALL'?

12.06.2022
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TechGuru

14.04.2025 02:11

Check the surrounding letters! That's usually the biggest hint. What letters are given for the word?

16.11.2023
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Teacher_C

18.04.2025 03:09

Don't overthink the finance aspect. Sometimes they are just looking for a synonym for 'shared fund.' Maybe 'COLLECTIVE'?

04.10.2022
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Son_C

20.04.2025 14:45

I solved the Sunday puzzle last week. The answer for a similar clue was 'STAKE.' It's usually a single word.

27.01.2024
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PhantomQueen

29.04.2025 00:42

Are you sure it's not an acronym? Sometimes they use things like 'PPM' for 'Pot Payment Mechanism' or something equally obscure. Good luck!

10.12.2021
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David_C in response

13.05.2025 13:36

Reply to previous post (User: PuzzleMaster42): I agree with the poker theory. If it's a 5-letter word, 'POTTY' is too silly, but 'CHIPS' fits the theme.

15.12.2023
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OmegaZero

13.05.2025 22:23

It might be slang for a group contribution. Think about community funds, like a neighborhood kitty. Maybe 'FUND'?

07.06.2022
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Tennessee_C in response

23.05.2025 22:52

Reply to previous post (User: PuzzleMaster42): I think 'CHIPS' is too generic. If the clue is 'Pot Payments,' it suggests the *action* or the *result*, not just the item. Could it be 'WAGER'?

19.10.2024
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Crowe_T

24.05.2025 10:46

I'm going to guess 'JACKPOT.' It's a common crossword answer for anything related to winning a big amount of money.

27.09.2023
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VoidWalker

26.05.2025 12:03

Have you tried looking up the specific puzzle source? Sometimes the puzzle theme gives a massive hint that narrows down the field considerably. Knowing the theme is half the battle.

29.12.2022
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Partner_C

16.06.2025 07:54

It could be a very obscure financial term. If it's a longer word, maybe something related to 'CONTRIBUTION' or 'REIMBURSEMENT.'

12.01.2022
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CherryMx in response

12.08.2025 22:36

Reply to previous post (User: PuzzleMaster42): If it's a 5-letter word and relates to money, maybe 'LOOT'? It's a bit informal, but crosswords love informal language.

18.01.2023
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Cousin_C

14.09.2025 14:06

I remember a puzzle where 'pot payments' referred to a communal pot for a charity bake sale. In that case, the answer was 'TITHES.'

14.03.2022
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Walter_C

25.09.2025 06:45

Don't forget to consider words that are homophones. Could 'pot payments' sound like something else entirely? It's a long shot, but worth considering.

07.07.2025
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Brotherhood_S in response

05.10.2025 23:02

Reply to previous post (User: PuzzleMaster42): I think 'WAGER' is a strong contender. It covers the gambling aspect and the payment aspect. If the clue is slightly misleading, that's often the key.

28.04.2024
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Bishop_A

15.10.2025 23:53

If it's a general knowledge puzzle, maybe the answer is simply 'FUNDS.' It's broad, but fits the definition of a shared pool of money.

06.02.2024
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NeonRider

14.11.2025 22:28

I'd bet on 'COLLECT.' It's a verb that describes the action of gathering the payments. Crosswords sometimes use verbs when the clue sounds like a noun.

20.02.2024
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Frost_R in response

12.02.2026 22:47

Reply to previous post (User: PuzzleMaster42): I think you're right about the poker angle. If it's a 7-letter word, maybe 'CALLING' or 'ANTEUP'? Check the letter count again!

13.08.2024
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BinaryBeast

17.02.2026 01:01

Just try eliminating letters based on common crossword patterns. If the word starts with 'P' and ends with 'S', that might help narrow down the possibilities significantly.

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