VERB: "to control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means especially to one's own advantage" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means especially to one's own advantage" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage
2. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
(verb)
1. use up, consume fully
2. avail oneself to

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INSIDIOUS (adjective)
1. working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
2. beguiling but harmful
ADVANTAGE (noun)
1. benefit resulting from some event or action
2. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
ADVANTAGE (verb)
1. give an advantage to

Hint 3: Anagram

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More Missing Letter Crossword (11/21/2025) Answers

Across

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22. NOUN: "bubbles formed in or on a liquid"

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Down

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4. Palm ___ (early cell phone)

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8. NOUN: "an affirmative reply"

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14. NOUN: "a sports official usually having final authority in administering a game"

15. VERB: "to make a mistake"

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18. ABBREVIATION: "used (as in email or text messages) to indicate that something is considered surprising, shocking, thrilling, etc."

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