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:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FRAUD Criminal trickery (5)
4% ART Trickery (3) Thomas Joseph Mar 14, 2026
3% FELON Criminal (5) The Times Concise Apr 27, 2026
3% ABET Aid, as a criminal (4)
3% JEFFDAVIS "Criminal Minds" creator (9) TV Apr 26, 2026
3% PERP Criminal, to cops (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 25, 2026
3% MOBTIE Connection to the criminal underworld (6) Universal Apr 25, 2026
3% REA Mens ___ (criminal intent) (3) Wall Street Journal Apr 18, 2026
3% AWOL Army criminal: Abbr. (4) Commuter Apr 17, 2026
3% COP Criminal catcher, informally (3)
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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.