Former partner turned corruption into crooked money-making scheme (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EXTORTION Former partner turned corruption into crooked money-making scheme (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 5, 2024
6% EXES Former partners (4) Newsday Jan 11, 2026
6% EARN Make money (4)
5% ROOMIES *Sneaky scheme (7) Universal Jan 30, 2026
5% EXPOSED Former partner sat in the open (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 28, 2026
5% EXHIBIT Show former partner Hello! piece (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 26, 2026
5% PONZI __ scheme (5) LA Times Daily Jan 25, 2026
5% NEXUS Former partner visiting group of students to make connection (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jan 25, 2026
5% OCTOBER Bet crook, mostly corrupt, will get time in autumn (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 21, 2026
5% WIDOWER Wow! Ride is exciting for former partner (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Jan 12, 2026

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