Cite fair play as subtle deception Crossword Clue

Last seen in: Daily Mail Cryptic · 2026-10-25

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(noun)

  1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

(noun)

  1. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
  2. the act of deceiving
  3. a misleading falsehood

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    Cite fair play as subtle deception (8)

    Daily Mail Cryptic · Oct 25, 2026

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