Crossword clue
Swindle crossword clue
We have 15 answers for the clue “Swindle”, from 3–8 letters. The most likely answer is SCAM.
Top answer
SCAM
4 letters · Dishonest scheme for money
All answers for “Swindle”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| CON | 3 | A confidence trick |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| SCAM Best match | 4 | Dishonest scheme for money |
| BILK | 4 | Verb: cheat out of money |
| ROOK | 4 | Verb: cheat or overcharge |
| DUPE | 4 | Verb: trick someone |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| FRAUD | 5 | Criminal deception for gain |
| CHEAT | 5 | Verb: act dishonestly |
| STING | 5 | Elaborate confidence trick |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| RACKET | 6 | Illegal money-making scheme |
| FLEECE | 6 | Verb: overcharge or cheat |
| RIP OFF | 6 | Verb: cheat or overcharge |
| DIDDLE | 6 | British verb: swindle |
| FIDDLE | 6 | Informal: dishonest scheme |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| DEFRAUD | 7 | Verb: cheat out of money |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| HOODWINK | 8 | Verb: deceive or trick |
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What does “Swindle” mean?
As a verb, to cheat someone out of money; as a noun, a fraudulent scheme. Informal and slang words are common answers.
Solving tip
CON and SCAM are the most frequent short answers; for the verb, try BILK, ROOK or FLEECE.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Swindle"?
The most likely answer is SCAM (4 letters) — Dishonest scheme for money. Other common answers are CON (3), FRAUD (5), RACKET (6), FLEECE (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Swindle"?
Answers to "Swindle" range from 3–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.