Answer: grift

AnswerCrossword Clue
GRIFTSwindle, in a way
griftto profit by the use of grift
grift(sometimes used with a pl. v.) group of methods for obtaining money falsely through the use of swindles, frauds, dishonest gambling, etc.
griftto swindle (to take money or property from by fraudulent means)
griftmoney obtained from such practices
griftto obtain (money or other profit) by grift
GRIFTPetty swindle
GRIFTObtain money illegally
GRIFTType of scam
GRIFTSwindler's moola
GRIFTWork as a swindler
GRIFTCheat, in a way
GRIFTMake money by conning
GRIFTCon
GRIFTSwindle
GRIFTSwindle, la "The Sting"
GRIFTIll-gotten gains
GRIFTConfidence game
GRIFTPlay the con artist