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noun • a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) • something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed verb • lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy | ||||||||
| 24% | 14 | Distraction | ||||||
noun • preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else | ||||||||
| 24% | 7 | A diversion or distraction in which words are used to conceal the true meaning | ||||||
noun • a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades • making a false outward show | ||||||||
Deceptive Distraction Crossword Clue
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DECOY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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DECOY
Updated: May 8, 2024
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