The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CUPIDITY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result CUPIDITY
- Boy quivered, intermittently showing filthy greed
- See way out of folly that’s greed
- Greed and stupidity about to dislodge a good man
- Avarice shown by head of company, and folly — not a good man
- Excessive desire of one after prize with heartless song
- Foolishness — saint goes for Central leader's greed
- Greed I had after spell of prosperity in business community
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What does CUPIDITY mean?
CUPIDITY noun- Extreme greed, especially for wealth.