Devious scheme Crossword Clue

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Devious scheme Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a maneuver in a game or conversation
2. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DEVIOUS (adjective)
1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
2. deviating from a straight course
SCHEME (verb)
1. form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
2. devise a system or form a scheme for
SCHEME (noun)
1. a schematic or preliminary plan
2. an elaborate and systematic plan of action

Hint 3: Anagram

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