Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Swindle Crossword Clue

There are 42 exact and 160 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is SCAM which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SCAM

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
97%4Exact Match!
noun

• a fraudulent business scheme

verb

• deprive of by deceit

96%3Exact Match!
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

95%4Exact Match!
verb

• cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• evade payment to

• escape, either physically or mentally

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Hairpiece
Provokes disgust
Arm bone

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic31 Oct 2024 Down 53
Eugene Sheffer20 Aug 2024 Down 21
New York Times23 Jul 2024 Across 55
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Cheat or swindle
The Guardian Speedy - 27 Oct 2024
The Guardian Speedy / 27 Oct 2024
2
Mean swindle ending in tragedy
Telegraph Cryptic - 31 Jul 2023
Telegraph Cryptic / 31 Jul 2023
3
Short tons swindle cargo boat
The Guardian Cryptic - 07 Nov 2022
The Guardian Cryptic / 07 Nov 2022
4
Sucker in starting price swindle
The Guardian Cryptic - 23 Sep 2002
The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Sep 2002
5
Swindle or cheat
6
Swindle or cheat
7
Swindle short, wealthy old local Greek
The Guardian Cryptic - 02 Jun 2010
The Guardian Cryptic / 02 Jun 2010

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen