Disreputable Practitioner Especially Lawyer Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SHYSTER which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SHYSTER

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	32%	12		Examination carried out by one lawyer on a witness presented by the opposing lawyer
3	27%	4		Job for a lawyer ... or outfit for a lawyer

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We think the answer is "SHYSTER" which means:

noun

• A person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods

verb

• To act in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way, especially in the practice of law and politics.
• To exploit (someone or something) in this way.

An example sentence would be:

• "He was accused of being a shyster for his fraudulent business practices."
• "The lawyer turned out to be a shyster, taking money from desperate clients without providing any real help."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick24 Jan 2005	Down 14
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