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The attraction of profit (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

interest

This clue is a double definition.

'the attraction' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'profit' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for interest that I've seen before include "Attract - curiosity" , "Cost of borrowing" , "something that is enjoyable" , "Money paid on deposit account or loans" , "Concern or pastime" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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