Hafta
हफ़्ता
HUF-tah
Hafta (हफ़्ता) is a Persian-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a week; also refers to protection money in slang. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer HAFTA (5).
Meaning & usage
In Hindi and Urdu, 'hafta' means a week, derived from the Persian word for the same. In Indian slang, it also refers to protection money or a bribe paid regularly to avoid trouble, often used in the context of organized crime or corruption.
In a sentence
He pays a hefty hafta to the local gang to keep his shop running smoothly.
Hafta as a crossword answer
Hafta is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A week; also refers to protection money in slang” (5)
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