Tricksy maneuver Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 29, 2020 · 45-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, March 29, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 29, 2020 · 45-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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