$ for dollars, for instance (6)

I believe the answer is:

symbol

(Other definitions for symbol that I've seen before include "Meaningful character" , "Representative figure" , "Something that stands for or suggests another thing" , "Logo" , "Emblem, representation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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