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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 47% | 7 | To con or swindle | |
3 | 45% | 7 | Deceive or cheat someone | |
Deceive Swindle Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "COZEN" which means:
- verb
- • Be false to; be dishonest with
- • Act with artful deceit
- • Cheat or trick
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tried to cozen his way into the exclusive party."
- • "The salesman attempted to cozen the old lady into buying an overpriced vacuum cleaner."
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