Bit of deception Crossword Clue

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RUSE

(4 letters)

TRICK

(5 letters)

PUTON

(5 letters)

CHARADE

(7 letters)

FEINT

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. assume a reclining position
2. originate (in)
(noun)
1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
2. Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DECEPTION (noun)
1. a misleading falsehood
2. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
BIT (noun)
1. an indefinitely short time
2. a small fragment

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

RUSE
(4 letters)
TRICK
(5 letters)
PUTON
(5 letters)
CHARADE
(7 letters)
FEINT
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
LEI

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