Protection __; Criminal Act of Extortion

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from California, Group 1143, Puzzle 4 (Iconic Film Locations).

Question is: Protection __; Criminal Act of Extortion

and the answer is: RACKET

Word Meaning:

RACKET — (countable, sports) An implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a shuttlecock in badminton.

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