Deceptive move Crossword Clue

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Deceptive move Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
(verb)
1. deceive by a mock action

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DECEPTIVE (adjective)
1. causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
2. designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
MOVE (verb)
1. give an incentive for action
2. be in a state of action
MOVE (noun)
1. the act of changing location from one place to another
2. the act of changing your residence or place of business

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