Swindles crossword clue
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SCAMS — the 5-letter solution to “Swindles”, entered at 29 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 20, 2021.
About this clue
“Swindles” appeared as 29 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 20, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 13 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on February 23, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- CONS4 letters
- FLEECES7 letters
Every time this clue has run
- Monday, February 23, 2026SCAMS
- Monday, December 29, 2025CONS
- Friday, August 22, 2025SCAMS
- Thursday, July 24, 2025CONS
- Friday, August 11, 2023CONS
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023CONS
- Saturday, April 8, 2023CONS
- Friday, January 13, 2023SCAMS
- Monday, October 3, 2022SCAMS
- Friday, May 13, 2022CONS
- Friday, December 17, 2021FLEECES
- Thursday, December 16, 2021CONS
- Saturday, November 20, 2021SCAMS
More clues from November 20, 2021
Full guide ›Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Swindles”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, November 20, 2021, the answer to “Swindles” is SCAMS — 5 letters, entered at 29 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: SCAMS, CONS, FLEECES. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with S.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.