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Black Marketeer Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SPIV which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SPIV

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We think the answer is "SPIV" which means:

    noun
  • • A person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was dressed like a spiv with his flashy suit and wide-brimmed hat."
  • • "The detective suspected the spiv of being involved in the black-market trading."

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The Guardian Quick24 Sep 2018 Across 8
The Guardian Quick23 Feb 2007 Across 5
The Guardian Quick17 May 2006 Across 16
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