Psychological trick Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 15, 2021 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 15, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 15, 2021 · 11-Down · 8 letters
MINDGAME0 of 8 letters revealed
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deliberate actions of calculated psychological manipulation intended to intimidate or confuse (usually for competitive advantage); "football players try to play mind games with the opposition"; "the jeweler's mind game is to convince lovers that the size of a gemstone reflects the depth of their feelings"
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