Preparation for many a surprise party Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PREPARATION (noun)
1. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
2. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
SURPRISE (noun)
1. the act of surprising someone
2. a sudden unexpected event
SURPRISE (verb)
1. attack by storm; attack suddenly
2. cause to be surprised

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