Petty Thief To A Brit Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SPIV which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SPIV

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	35%	9		Worked as a drug addict and petty thief
3	34%	8		Engaging in petty theft or petty acts of dishonesty

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SPIV" which means:

noun

• A person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time

An example sentence would be:

• "He was dressed like a spiv with his flashy suit and wide-brimmed hat."
• "The detective suspected the spiv of being involved in the black-market trading."

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Clue Last Found In...

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New York Times22 Mar 1989	Across 50
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