View a way to seek wealth (8)

I believe the answer is:

prospect

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'view' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for prospect that I've seen before include "View - likely future" , "Likely customer - search for gold" , "Extensive view; search for minerals" , "work at mine" , "Someone who might buy" .)

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

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