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Swindle Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CON which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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97%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

96%5Exact Match!
noun

• A confidence game or swindle.

verb

• To obtain illegally, as by con game.

• To obtain money illegally.

• To obtain money immorally or through deceitful means.

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

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Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Quick31 Dec 2024 Across 1
Telegraph Cross Atlantic29 Dec 2024 Down 1
Telegraph Cross Atlantic31 Oct 2024 Down 53
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