Definition
Our definition here is 'Fraud', and our answer will be another word for that.
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Fraud by chairman swapping locks for organisation’s banksMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #54 answer for Friday, April 10, 2026 is CONMAN. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #54Friday, April 10, 2026
Puzzle Number
#54
Puzzle Date
Friday, April 10, 2026
Average Par
2
Fraud by chairman swapping locks for organisation’s banks Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Fraud by chairman swapping locks for organisation’s banks
Answer length: 6
Answer: CONMAN
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Fraud by chairman swapping locks for organisation’s banks” resolves to CONMAN. Minute Cryptic clues usually combine a direct definition with wordplay instructions, so the breakdown below keeps the clue wording visible for searchers and solvers.
Indicator
This clue's indicators are 'swapping... for', and 'banks'. One of these is a selection indicator focusing our attention on the positions of specific letters in some neighbouring fodder. The other is a kind of trading indicator - almost a deletion+containing indicator. We'll need to get rid of one element in some fodder and replace it with something else.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'chairman', 'locks', and 'organisation'. We'll use the letters of two of these along with a substitute for 'locks' to reach our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator. For our substitution, you'll need to think broadly about what 'locks' could represent.
Today's Clue
“Fraud by chairman swapping locks for organisation’s banks”
Answer length: 6
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