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2 | 48% | 11 | Swindle or scam | |
3 | 44% | 5 | A swindle or scam | |
Scam Swindle Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CON" which means:
- noun
- • An argument opposed to a proposal
- • A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
- • A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property adverb
- • In opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc. verb
- • Deprive of by deceit
- • Commit to memory; learn by heart
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a con to trick people into giving him money."
- • "The police arrested him for running a con scheme."
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