Murder mystery plot device Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 19, 2000 · 23-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 19, 2000.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 19, 2000 · 23-Across · 5 letters
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any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
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