Swindler's scheme Crossword Clue

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Swindler's scheme Crossword Answer

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CON

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SCAM

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SWINDLER (noun)
1. a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
SCHEME (verb)
1. form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
2. devise a system or form a scheme for
SCHEME (noun)
1. a schematic or preliminary plan
2. an elaborate and systematic plan of action

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

CON
(3 letters)
SCAM
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30. Bold and brash, slangily

31. “Sound familiar?”

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38. Cries uncontrollably

42. Clichéd plot device

43. Breath fresheners

45. Family dog, for example

46. Has a meal

47. Created

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