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Deceptive Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ILLUSORY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Based on or having the nature of an illusion adjective
- • Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal
An example sentence would be:
- • "The magician created an illusory image of a rabbit coming out of a hat."
- • "The mirage in the desert was an illusory oasis that disappeared upon closer inspection."
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Eugene Sheffer30 May 2024 | Across 27 | |
Telegraph Quick08 Apr 2023 | Across 8 | |
The Guardian Quick15 Jan 2018 | Across 9 | |
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