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noun • a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • any clever maneuver | ||||||||
| 38% | 7 | A clever stratagem used to deceive or manipulate someone | ||||||
noun • a person used by another to gain an end • a hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked | ||||||||
| 38% | 6 | Deceive with a clever stratagem | ||||||
verb • take or catch as if in a snare or trap • catch in or as if in a trap | ||||||||
Clever Device Or Stratagem Crossword Clue
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GIMMICK which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GIMMICK
Updated: October 13, 2023
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