Deceptive move in fencing Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 18-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 19, 2026 · 18-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
noun
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