Crossword puzzle clue "experts in deceit"

ARTIST, one who is skilled in art

(French) a written or (now usually) acted clue from which a syllable of a word or a complete word is to be guessed

to study carefully

to swindle

to escape or avoid by cunning

EVADE, to escape or avoid by cunning

the practice of faking

to obtain by trickery, also FENAGLE