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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% | ABET Assist a criminal | (4) | ||
| 3% | BENT Criminal tendency | (4) | The Times Cryptic | Jun 5, 2026 |
| 3% | MACKTHEKNIFE Criminal record? | (12) | LA Times Daily | May 24, 2026 |
| 3% | NAB Catch, as a criminal | (3) | New York Times Mini | May 16, 2026 |
| 3% | LEGAL Not criminal | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | May 13, 2026 |
| 3% | ICE Criminal slang for diamonds | (3) | Puzzler Backwords | May 13, 2026 |
| 3% | STEAL Criminally good deal | (5) | New York Times | May 13, 2026 |
| 3% | THUG Criminal, hooligan | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | May 7, 2026 |
| 3% | FELON Criminal | (5) | The Times Concise | Apr 27, 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.