| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Some deflections for argument's sake | New York Times | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Deflection technique | New York Times | 28 Dec 2024 |
| Rhetorical strategy of countering an accusation with another accusation, and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues | LA Times Daily | 19 May 2022 |
| Rhetorical strategy of countering an accusation with another accusation, and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues |