Cryptic crossword clue
Fungal infection’s beginning to spread, becoming lucrative 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GAINFUL

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What does GAINFUL mean?

GAINFUL adjective
  1. Contrary.
  2. Disposed to taking advantage of.
  3. Troublesome; fractious; hard to handle.
GAINFUL adjective
  1. Providing gain; profitable.

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