The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word FEES which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
Hidden costs, often crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FEES | 100 % | 4 |
Why may FEES be the right solution?
The word "fees" refers to charges that are not always immediately apparent or visible, hence the term "hidden costs."
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Crossword Answer definitions
FEES noun- (feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief.
- An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.
- An estate of inheritance in land, either absolute and without limitation to any particular class of heirs (fee simple) or limited to a particular class of heirs (fee tail).
- Property; owndom; estate.
- Money paid or bestowed; payment; emolument.
- A prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English.
- A monetary payment charged for professional services.
- To reward for services performed, or to be performed; to recompense; to hire or keep in hire; hence, to bribe.
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