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| 3 | 21% | 9 | Swindle or cheat | |
Swindle In A Way Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 103 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
GRIFT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GRIFT
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GRIFT" which means:
- noun
- • A confidence game or swindle. verb
- • To obtain illegally, as by con game.
- • To obtain money illegally.
- • To obtain money immorally or through deceitful means.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was arrested for running a grift involving counterfeit money."
- • "The detective was on the trail of a notorious grift that targeted wealthy businessmen."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times20 Apr 2003 | Down 55 | |
| New York Times29 Jul 1983 | Down 24 | |
| New York Times29 Jul 1983 | Down 24 | |
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