The term FLIM-FLAM is a phrase used to describe a deceptive or fraudulent scheme. It is often used to describe a situation where someone is trying to take advantage of another person or group of people. The term is derived from the Old English word 'flamma' which means 'DECEIT'. The crossword solutions for this term are FLAM, which is an acronym for 'Fraudulent Lying and Misleading'. This term is often used to describe a situation where someone is trying to deceive or mislead another person or group of people in order to gain an advantage.