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He Practices Pettifoggery Crossword Clue
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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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New York Times17 Jun 1990 | Down 9 | |
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