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Pick up trickery for period of time? (5) Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Guardian Quick Cryptic · 2026-10-24

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(noun)

  1. a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

(noun)

  1. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
  2. verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

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  • 99% match 5 letters
    WHILE

    Pick up trickery for period of time? (5) (5)

    The Guardian Quick Cryptic · Oct 24, 2026

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