“Middlemen in illicit transactions” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FENCES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Middlemen in illicit transactions”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 4, 2026, where it runs at 5 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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More clues from this puzzle
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