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Row About Drugs Backfired For Criminal Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RACKETEER" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion) verb
- • Carry on illegal business activities involving crime
An example sentence would be:
- • "The police arrested a notorious racketeer last night."
- • "He was known as a ruthless racketeer in the city."
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