The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GRIFT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2014.
Type of scam crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GRIFT | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Type of scam
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pyramid scheme
- ponzi scheme
- boiler room
- bait and switch
- affinity fraud
- pyramid of numbers
- code name
- legal
- notional
- spy
- dangle
- double agent
Crossword Answer definitions
GRIFT noun- A confidence game or swindle.
- To obtain illegally, as by con game.
- To obtain money illegally.
- To obtain money immorally or through deceitful means.
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