Cryptic crossword clue
Primitive weapon used to catch snake is cheating 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SWINDLING

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What does SWINDLING mean?

SWINDLING verb
  1. To defraud.
  2. To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.
SWINDLING noun
  1. The act by which somebody is swindled.

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