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Something to take the boredom out of saving? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

interest

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'saving?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for interest that I've seen before include "Attract - curiosity" , "may be simple" , "Sum of money paid on top of borrowed amount" , "something that is enjoyable" , "Money earned by money in deposit account" .)

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