Cryptic crossword clue
Source of finance originally making one comfortable 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word WELL-OFF

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The straight part
We know that "comfortable" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comfortable = well-off.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WELL-OFF mean?

WELL-OFF adjective
  1. Of a person: in fortunate circumstances, especially having financial security; comfortably off.
  2. Of any item, in a good position or circumstance.

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