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noun • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage verb • subject to a playful hoax or joke | ||||||||
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noun • someone who plays practical jokes on others | ||||||||
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noun • a large hollow wooden figure of a horse (filled with Greek soldiers) left by the Greeks outside Troy during the Trojan War • a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful • a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst | ||||||||
Humorous Or Malicious Deception Crossword Clue
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HOAX which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HOAX
Updated: October 15, 2023
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