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Ruse To Use When Short Of Space Crossword Clue
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PLOY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PLOY
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PLOY" which means:
- noun
- • An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
- • A maneuver in a game or conversation verb
- • To form a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivision.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a clever ploy to distract his opponent and win the game."
- • "The politician's speech was just a ploy to gain public support."
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| The Guardian Quiptic03 Jul 2023 | Down 6 | |
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