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Swindle In A Way Crossword Clue

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99%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.

98%11Exact Match!
verb

• cheat someone by not returning him enough money

• deprive of by deceit

21%9Swindle or cheat
verb

• conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

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