The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FINAGLE
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What does FINAGLE mean?
FINAGLE verb- To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated and/or intensive efforts.
- To obtain, arrange, or achieve by deceitful methods, by trickery.
- To cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods. (often with "out of" preceding the object)