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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) | ||
| 4% | ART Trickery | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 3% | PYRO Criminal hothead? | (4) | New York Times | Oct 25, 2026 |
| 3% | WHILE Pick up trickery for period of time? (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick Cryptic | Oct 24, 2026 |
| 3% | DENS Lairs for criminals | (4) | New York Times Special Crossword | Oct 21, 2026 |
| 3% | MOB Criminal group | (3) | Commuter | Oct 20, 2026 |
| 3% | RELEASED Leered as criminal's freed | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 20, 2026 |
| 3% | NAB Catch, as a criminal | (3) | ||
| 3% | CON Jailed criminal | (3) | The Times Concise | Oct 13, 2026 |
| 3% | PERP Criminal, to cops | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 5, 2026 |
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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.