Crossword clue
Cheat crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Cheat”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is CON.
Top answer
CON
3 letters · Swindle by deception
All answers for “Cheat”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| CON Best match | 3 | Swindle by deception |
| GYP | 3 | Informal: cheat, swindle |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| SCAM | 4 | Defraud through a scheme |
| BILK | 4 | Cheat out of money owed |
| ROOK | 4 | Cheat or overcharge |
| DUPE | 4 | Trick or deceive |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| FRAUD | 5 | Noun: person who deceives |
| SHARK | 5 | Noun: a swindler or card cheat |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| FLEECE | 6 | Obtain money by fraud |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| SWINDLE | 7 | Obtain money fraudulently |
| DECEIVE | 7 | Mislead someone deliberately |
| DEFRAUD | 7 | Illegally obtain money from |
| TWO-TIME | 7 | Be unfaithful to a partner |
| CHEATER | 7 | Noun: person who cheats |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| TRICKSTER | 9 | Noun: person who deceives |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| DOUBLE-CROSS | 11 | Betray by deception |
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What does “Cheat” mean?
As a verb, to act dishonestly to gain an advantage, to deceive, or to be unfaithful; as a noun, a person who cheats.
Solving tip
CON and GYP are common short answers; for a noun, try FRAUD or SHARK, and for escaping narrowly, try the phrase cheat death.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Cheat"?
The most likely answer is CON (3 letters) — Swindle by deception. Other common answers are SCAM (4), BILK (4), GYP (3), ROOK (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Cheat"?
Answers to "Cheat" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.