Kind of fund used for illicit purposes? (5)

I believe the answer is:

slush

(Other definitions for slush that I've seen before include "sentimentality" , "Melting snow" , "Sentimental drivel" , "that has been frozen" , "Partly melted snow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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