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Throw Off The Scent Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MISLEAD" which means:
- verb
- • Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
- • Give false or misleading information to
An example sentence would be:
- • "The advertisement was designed to mislead consumers about the product's effectiveness."
- • "The politician's speech was intended to mislead the public about his true intentions."
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New York Times19 Apr 1994 | Down 30 | |
New York Times22 Oct 1993 | Down 38 | |
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