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Defraud Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SWINDLE which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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97%7Exact Match!
noun

• the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

verb

• deprive of by deceit

96%4Exact Match!
noun

• a fraudulent business scheme

verb

• deprive of by deceit

95%4Exact Match!
verb

• cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• evade payment to

• escape, either physically or mentally

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