Cryptic crossword clue
Making moneythrough excavation tons

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

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More clues leading to the result MINTING

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The straight part
We know that "Making money" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making money = minting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MINTING mean?

MINTING verb
  1. To reproduce (coins), usually en masse, under licence.
  2. To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.
MINTING verb
  1. (provincial) To try, attempt; take aim.
  2. (provincial) To try, attempt, endeavor; to take aim at; to try to hit; to purpose.
  3. To hint; suggest; insinuate.
MINTING noun
  1. The act by which money is minted.

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