Deceptive tactics Crossword Clue

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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
TACTICS (noun)
1. a plan for attaining a particular goal
2. the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

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