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 Aug 26, 2026
3% GANG Band of criminals (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 17, 2026
3% FELON Career criminal (5) Newsday Sep 13, 2026
3% NAB Bust, as a criminal (3)
3% UDS Help a criminal (3) USA Today Quick Aug 29, 2026
3% ABET Help a criminal (4) USA Today Quick Aug 29, 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)
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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.