Deceptive ploy Crossword Clue

Last seen in: NYT Special · 2026-10-21

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(noun)

  1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

(adjective satellite)

  1. designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
  2. causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 4 letters
    RUSE

    Deceptive ploy (4)

    NYT Special · Oct 21, 2026

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