Cryptic crossword clue
One coming in settles public grants 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUBSIDIES

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What does SUBSIDIES mean?

SUBSIDIES noun
  1. Financial support or assistance, such as a grant.
  2. Money granted by parliament to the British Crown.

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