*Figurative setting for a shady deal Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKROOM *Figurative setting for a shady deal (8) New York Times Jun 24, 2024
3% COPE Deal (with) (4) New York Times Mar 11, 2026
3% SCAM Shady scheme (4) Newsday Mar 1, 2026
3% DELICATESSEN Shop's nice deals set in motion (12) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 25, 2026
3% ELM Shady tree (3) Universal Feb 23, 2026
3% CONARTISTS Shady dealers (10) New York Times Feb 20, 2026
3% P (Fatboy [?) Shady] (1) USA Today Quick Feb 1, 2026
3% SLIM (Fatboy [?) Shady] (4) USA Today Quick Feb 1, 2026
3% SUS Shady, for short (3) The Atlantic Jan 30, 2026
3% ARBORS Shady shelters (6) Universal Jan 23, 2026

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