Villainous ploy Crossword Clue

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Villainous ploy Crossword Answer

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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

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

Hint 3: Anagram

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