Cryptic crossword clue
Interval with money invested in annuity scheme 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "annuity scheme/annuity scheme" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case annuity scheme/annuity scheme = tontine.
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What does TONTINE mean?

TONTINE noun
  1. A form of investment in which, on the death of an investor, his share is divided amongst the other investors.

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