Deceptive trick Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 12, 2022 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 12, 2022 · 4-Down · 4 letters
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a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
noun
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