Stratagem Crossword Clue

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Stratagem Crossword Answer

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RUSE

(4 letters)

SCHEME

(6 letters)

ARTIFICE

(8 letters)

TACTIC

(6 letters)

GAMBIT

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a maneuver in a game or conversation
2. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

Hint 2: Clue Definition

STRATAGEM (noun)
1. an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
2. a maneuver in a game or conversation

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

RUSE
(4 letters)
SCHEME
(6 letters)
ARTIFICE
(8 letters)
TACTIC
(6 letters)
GAMBIT
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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43. Stir-fry vessel

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Down

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