Manipulates dishonestly Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 12, 2026 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 12, 2026 · 40-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"
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