Someone Who Deceives or Swindles

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Welcome to Japan, Group 568, Puzzle 1 (Kabuki Performance).

Question

Someone Who Deceives or Swindles

Answer

TRICKSTER

Word Meaning:

TRICKSTER — (mythology, literature) Any of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others with their acts of trickery; any similar figure in literature.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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