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Deceit Crossword Clue
There are 12 exact and 404 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FRAUD which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FRAUD
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FRAUD" which means:
- noun
- • Intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
- • A person who makes deceitful pretenses
- • Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
- • The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme verb
- • To defraud
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was arrested for credit card fraud."
- • "The company was involved in a major accounting fraud."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick14 Dec 2012 | Down 20 | |
| The Guardian Quick11 Oct 2008 | Down 4 | |
| New York Times29 Jun 2008 | Down 94 | |
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