Misleading maneuver Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 2, 2002 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 2, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 2, 2002 · 12-Down · 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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