The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ESTREATS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1952.
Exacts a fine crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| ESTREATS | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Exacts a fine
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- exactor
 - adjust
 - amends
 - choice
 - curious
 - delicate
 - estreat
 - exactly
 - excuse
 - excusing
 - exquisite
 - fines
 
Crossword Answer definitions
ESTREATS verb- To extract or take out from the records of a court, and send up to the court of exchequer to be enforced; said of a forfeited recognizance.
 - To bring in to the exchequer, as a fine.
 
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