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Capital charge? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

interest

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This clue might be a double definition.

'capital' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to property as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'charge?' is the second definition.
(interest is a kind of charge)

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(Other definitions for interest that I've seen before include "Benefit" , "Payment on deposit account" , "Condition of curiosity about amount paid for use of money" , "Share - concern" , "Care" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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