Cryptic crossword clue
Mary, the geek on the equity derivatives desk 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word QUANT

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We know that "Mary/the geek on the equity derivatives desk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mary/the geek on the equity derivatives desk = quant.
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What does QUANT mean?

QUANT noun
  1. A quantitative analyst.
  2. Short for quantity.
  3. Short for quantifier.
QUANT adjective
  1. Short for quantifiable.
  2. Short for quantitative.
QUANT noun
  1. A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.
  2. A vertical shaft used to drive a millstone.
QUANT verb
  1. To propel using a quant.

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