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An Attempted Deception By Telling The Truth Crossword Clue

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99%11DOUBLEBLUFFExact Match!
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40%4 "I promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth," for one
noun

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

• a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury

• a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior

39%5Attempted deception
noun

• a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

• pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

• the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

adjective satellite

• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

• bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

verb

• deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

• frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

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The Guardian Quick25 Mar 2024 Across 13 DOUBLEBLUFF
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