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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% | RACKETEER Type of criminal | (9) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 3% | UNDERWORLD Criminals' sphere | (10) | New York Times | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 3% | PENAL ___ code (criminal code) | (5) | ||
| 3% | MOS Criminal patterns, for short | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 3% | IMPISH Fond of trickery | (6) | Newsday | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 3% | NARK Informer, in criminal slang | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 3% | INSTEAD As an alternative, detains criminal | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 3% | LEGIT Do a runner, unlike criminals? | (5) | The Telegraph Toughie | Aug 11, 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.