Cryptic crossword clue
Some pay for geisha's desire 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word YEN

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The straight part
We know that "desire" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case desire = yen.
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 YEN mean?

YEN noun
  1. The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
  2. A coin or note worth one yen.
YEN noun
  1. A strong desire, urge, or yearning.
YEN verb
  1. To have a strong desire for.
YEN noun
  1. Opium.

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