Mislead Crossword Clue

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Mislead Crossword Answer

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DELUDE

(6 letters)

DECEIVE

(7 letters)

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

MISLEAD (verb)
1. give false or misleading information to
2. lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

DELUDE
(6 letters)
DECEIVE
(7 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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