"True feeling justifies whatever it may ___" (May Sarton quote) (4)

I believe the answer is:

cost

(Other definitions for cost that I've seen before include "Outlay required to buy" , "Charge" , "Amount to pay" , "Fee" , "Amount required as payment" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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