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Elaborate Deception Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HOAX which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HOAX
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HOAX" which means:
- noun
- • Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage verb
- • Subject to a playful hoax or joke
An example sentence would be:
- • "The story about the alien invasion turned out to be a hoax."
- • "The newspaper issued an apology for publishing a hoax article."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times06 Nov 2019 | Down 35 | |
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