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Rewards of a political machine Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rewards of a political machine last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PATRONAGE.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PATRONAGE Rewards of a political machine | (9) | New York Times | Oct 18, 2009 |
| 3% | GOODKARMA Reward for an act of kindness, say | (9) | The Atlantic | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 3% | REAPER Harvest machine | (6) | Commuter | Mar 7, 2026 |
| 3% | SHAPER Woodworking machine | (6) | New York Times | Mar 5, 2026 |
| 3% | GENTS Polite chaps | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 5, 2026 |
| 3% | BONUS Worker's end-of-year reward | (5) | Commuter | Mar 4, 2026 |
| 3% | FIXERS Political operatives | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 3% | WORMS Early birds' rewards | (5) | USA Today | Feb 28, 2026 |
| 3% | LATHE Woodworking machine | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 3% | BLOC Political alliance | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Feb 27, 2026 |
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In politics, "patronage" refers to the practice of giving jobs or other favors to supporters. It's a reward system used by political machines to maintain power. This term often appears in crosswords hinting at political influence and favors.