diverted illicitly, as cash Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "diverted illicitly, as cash" and the answer is "SIPHONED".

• To understand why this clue has this answer, let's break it down:
• "Diverted illicitly" means that the cash was moved or transferred in a dishonest or illegal manner.
• The word "diverted" suggests that the cash was redirected from its intended destination.
• "As cash" indicates that the item being diverted is money.

Considering these hints, the answer "SIPHONED" perfectly fits the clue. Here's why:

• The word "SIPHONED" means to draw off or transfer fluid (or money in this case) from one place to another in a secretive or unauthorized way.
• By using a siphon, one can move liquid from one container to another without being noticed, which aligns with the idea of diverting cash illicitly.

Therefore, "SIPHONED" accurately describes the action of diverting cash in an unauthorized and secret manner, making it the correct answer for the given clue.

 The Crossword clue "diverted illicitly, as cash" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
7 Little Words	28 April 2017	SIPHONED