Appetizer that diverts attention from the main menu? Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 27, 2002 · 77-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 27, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 27, 2002 · 77-Across · 11 letters
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any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue
noun
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