Monetary gain is a term used to describe the financial benefit that an individual or organization receives from a particular activity. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'PROFIT' and 'LUCRE'. PROFIT is a 6-letter word that refers to the amount of money that is left over after all expenses have been paid. LUCRE is a 5-letter word that is used to refer to money or other material gain, especially when it is gained in a dishonest or immoral way.