The second thief was noticeably crooker than the first, and every nervous glance revealed his intentions.

When Crooker arrived at the reunion, several relatives rushed to greet him.

The Crookers gathered at the old farmhouse to plan the family reunion.

The committee investigated the crookery that had siphoned funds from the charity.

The town's reputation suffered after revelations about the crookeries that had enriched several officials.