Answer:

fleeces

Answer	Crossword Clue
FLEECES	Rooks
FLEECES	Swindles
FLEECES	Defrauds

FLEECES	Takes, in a way
FLEECES	Wool coats
FLEECES	Takes to the cleaners
FLEECES	Swindles.
FLEECES	Overcharges

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.