Deceive Crossword Clue

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Deceive Crossword Answer

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DUPE

(4 letters)

FOOL

(4 letters)

COZEN

(5 letters)

DELUDE

(6 letters)

TRICK

(5 letters)

HOCUS

(5 letters)

CON

(3 letters)

TAKEIN

(6 letters)

MISLEAD

(7 letters)

GULL

(4 letters)

LEADON

(6 letters)

SNOW

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

Hint 1: Clue Definition

DECEIVE (verb)
1. be false to; be dishonest with
2. cause someone to believe an untruth

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

DUPE
(4 letters)
FOOL
(4 letters)
COZEN
(5 letters)
DELUDE
(6 letters)
TRICK
(5 letters)
HOCUS
(5 letters)
CON
(3 letters)
TAKEIN
(6 letters)
MISLEAD
(7 letters)
GULL
(4 letters)
LEADON
(6 letters)
SNOW
(4 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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