Fake duck, e.g. Crossword Clue

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Fake duck, e.g. Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
2. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
(verb)
1. lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FAKE (verb)
1. tamper, with the purpose of deception
2. make a copy of with the intent to deceive
FAKE (noun)
1. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses
FAKE (adjective)
1. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
2. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
DUCK (verb)
1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
2. dip into a liquid
DUCK (noun)
1. (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
2. a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents

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