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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 28, 2012 · 34-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 28, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 28, 2012 · 34-Down · 5 letters
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something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; "the exam was full of trap questions"; "it was all a snare and delusion"
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