Crossword Genius

Moves forward loans (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

advances

This clue is a double definition.

'moves forward' is the first definition.
('advance' can be a synonym of 'move forward')

'loans' is the second definition.
(advancing is a kind of loaning)

(Other definitions for advances that I've seen before include "Loand - or amorous approaches" , "Progresses" , "Amounts paid before they're earned" , "Loans" , "Moves forwards in a purposeful way" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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