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Criminal trickery Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Criminal trickery . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FRAUD.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FRAUD Criminal trickery | (5) | ||
| 3% | NAB Catch, as a criminal | (3) | ||
| 3% | ARAT "I smell ___!" (suspect trickery): 2 wds. | (4) | ||
| 3% | BENT Criminal tendency | (4) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 3% | FINAGLE Obtain by trickery | (7) | Commuter | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 3% | ARRESTS Criminal record listing | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 3% | THIEVERY Criminality all attributed to criminal hit (8) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 3% | MAFIA Criminal organisation (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 3% | LIELOW Hide out, as a criminal | (6) | Premier Sunday | Sep 28, 2025 |
| 3% | FELON Criminal | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 21, 2025 |
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In this clue, "criminal trickery" hints at an illegal act involving deception. The answer, FRAUD, fits perfectly as it refers to deceit for financial gain, often seen in scams or schemes. It's a term used in law to describe such deceptive practices.