Answer: cozening

AnswerCrossword Clue
COZENINGDeceptive practice
cozeningCOZEN, to cheat, also COOSEN, COOSIN
cozeninggain by cozening someone cozened his supper out of the old couple
cozeningto deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery