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Cryptic Ciphers of Black Market Lexicon
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- 1. Alkaloid prized by underground chemists, named for the Andean shrub
- 2. One who transmutes goods for profit, akin to a mercurial alchemist
- 3. Persistent pursuit of profit by any means in shadowy bazaars
- 5. Espionage tradecraft; covert entry to obtain illicit spoils
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- 4. Minuscule unit often altered in clandestine chemistry labs
- 6. Boutique outlet for illicit potions, not a pharmacy front
- 7. The act of luring authorities afar with false trails or distractions
- 8. Surveillance device or a venomous sea creature? Both deceive prey