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noun • a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time | ||||||||
38% | 13 | Unscrupulous trader | ||||||
noun • a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties | ||||||||
31% | 4 | A pellet used in air guns or paintball guns | ||||||
noun • the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant | ||||||||
Unscrupulous Trader Promoting Big Guns Crossword Clue
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SPIV which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SPIV
Updated: October 14, 2023
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