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Ivan Toono | 11:19 Sat 23rd Jan 2010 | Crosswords
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11a. Clue is 'second embezzler is better'. I have S_E_U_ _ T_R. I can only think it is 'speculator' but I can't work out why. Any help gratefully received.
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peculate: to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.

http://dictionary.ref...e?r=75&src=ref&ch=dic
to peculate is to embezzle.
Speculator = Better/punter

S (second) + Peculator (embezzler) = Speculator
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Thanks to all for such a speedy response. I've learned a new word today 'peculator'. :-)

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