Ruse Crossword Clue

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Ruse Crossword Answer

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HOAX

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PLOY

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ARTIFICE

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
2. a cunning or deceitful action or device
(verb)
1. deceive somebody

Hint 2: Clue Definition

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

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HOAX
(4 letters)
PLOY
(4 letters)
ARTIFICE
(8 letters)

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