Cryptic crossword clue
Worms grab venture capital 9

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

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What does GRUBSTAKE mean?

GRUBSTAKE noun
  1. Money, materials, tools, food etc. provided to a prospector in return for a share in future profits.
  2. An amount of money advanced to someone starting a business in return for a share of the future profits.
  3. Money, necessities stockpiled to sustain an effort for a period of time.
GRUBSTAKE verb
  1. To supply such funds to.

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