Historical clue formulations

• How one might feel when a crossword clue is tricky — 2025-06-22
• Took for a ride — 2025-03-08
• Wasn't honest with — 2024-02-19
• Gave the wrong message — 2019-04-24
• Gave the wrong impression — 2018-04-11
• Sent astray — 2017-10-10
• Took the wrong way — 2013-08-17
• Deceived — 2012-02-27
• Threw off the scent — 2008-02-03
• Used weasel words — 2004-12-24
• Deceived — 2001-12-25
• Threw off the scent — 1999-11-11
• Gave the wrong impression — 1996-08-06
• Duped — 1996-03-28
• Conned — 1994-12-17