An attempted deception by telling the truth Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DOUBLEBLUFF An attempted deception by telling the truth (11) The Guardian Quick Mar 25, 2024
3% FACTS "That's the truth" (5) New York Times Dec 12, 2025
3% TRIED Attempted (5) LA Times Mini Dec 11, 2025
3% ILIE "Why would ___ to you?" (not tell the truth): 2 wds. (4)
3% LYRE Stringed instrument that sounds like it's not telling the truth (4) The Telegraph Mini Dec 9, 2025
3% NOLIE "That's the truth!" (5) New York Times Dec 8, 2025
3% STAB Attempt (4) LA Times Daily Dec 8, 2025
3% TRY Attempt (3) Thomas Joseph Dec 3, 2025
3% LIES Deceptions (4) USA Today Nov 30, 2025
3% IMPLIED Suggested mischievous character didn't tell the truth (7) (7) The Guardian Quiptic Nov 30, 2025

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