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Updated June 2026
Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial gain. A person who deceives others.
“The company was investigated for credit card fraud.”
/frɔːd/
F-R-A-U-D with AU vowel combination in middle.
Worth 9 points; F worth 4 points, uncommon AU pattern.
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