The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CONMAN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Scammer crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CONMAN | 100 % | 6 |
Why may CONMAN be the right solution?
"CONMAN" is a colloquial term for a person who deceives others by gaining their trust and persuading them to believe something that is not true, often for financial gain. The term "CON" is short for "confidence," which is what the scammer gains from their victims.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Scammer
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- criminals
- evaders
- fraudsters
- scumsucker
- rip-off merchant
- scumbag
- scumbug
- screw
- clouter
- gull
- sheeny
- scuzzbag
Crossword Answer definitions
CONMAN noun- A confidence trickster.
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