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Gangster's practice (9 letter answer)

The Answer

SHAKEDOWN

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Notes

The answer SHAKEDOWN is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Definition

SHAKEDOWN as a noun:

1. initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state; "the new industry's economic shakedown"
2. a very thorough search of a person or a place; "a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs"
3. extortion of money (as by blackmail)

SHAKEDOWN as an adjective:

1. intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system; "a shakedown cruise"