The term 'extortionate' is used to describe something that is excessively EXPENSIVE or GREEDY. The crossword solutions for this term include 'STINGY' (6 letters), 'EXPENSIVE' (9 letters), 'EXCESSIVE' (9 letters), 'GRASPING' (8 letters), 'GREEDY' (6 letters), 'EXTRAVAGANT' (11 letters), 'RAPACIOUS' (9 letters), and 'EXORBITANT' (10 letters). All of these words are related to the idea of someone or something being overly demanding or taking advantage of a situation. They all imply that the person or thing in question is taking more than their fair share, often at the expense of others.