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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 73% | 9 | Crafty stratagem | |
| 3 | 40% | 12 | Trapping or capturing by deception or stratagem | |
Crafty Deception Or Stratagem Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ARTIFICE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ARTIFICE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ARTIFICE" which means:
- noun
- • A deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) verb
- • To construct by means of skill or specialised art
An example sentence would be:
- • "The magician's trick was nothing but artifice."
- • "The politician's speech was full of artifice to manipulate the audience."
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| The Guardian Quick26 Dec 2011 | Across 19 | |
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