Easily deceived Crossword Clue

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NAIVE

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Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. naive and easily deceived or tricked
2. easily tricked because of being too trusting

Hint 2: Clue Definition

EASILY (adverb)
1. with ease (`easy’ is sometimes used informally for `easily’)
2. indicating high probability; in all likelihood

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

NAIVE
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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