Invents, as a word (5)

I believe the answer is:

coins

'invents as a word' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for coins that I've seen before include "Metal money" , "change" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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