Crossword Genius

Maybe saw money getting raised (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tool

'maybe saw' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'money getting raised' is the wordplay.
'money' becomes 'loot' (loot is a kind of money).
'getting raised' says the letters should be written backwards.
'loot' written backwards gives 'TOOL'.

(Other definitions for tool that I've seen before include "Person exploited" , "Practical implement" , "Hand implement" , "Implement - agency" , "Maybe saw" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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