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Open work after taxes (3)

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net

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'after taxes' is the definition.
(as in net profits)

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(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "Mesh; entrap" , "Ultimate" , "Mesh; after tax" , "Catch; fine fabric" , "Tennis court feature" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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