Answer:

swindled

Answer	Crossword Clue
SWINDLED	Took for a ride
SWINDLED	Cheated
SWINDLED	Defrauded

SWINDLED	Flimflammed
SWINDLED	Hornswoggled
SWINDLED	Took money unscrupulously

Crossword

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