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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 52% | 11 | Stratagem or ruse | |
| 3 | 36% | 11 | A ruse or stratagem devised with deceitful intentions | |
Stratagem Ruse Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PLOY which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy 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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About This Clues Answer
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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