Attempt to deceive, positioning moon round far side of Mercury Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRYITON Attempt to deceive, positioning moon round far side of Mercury (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 19, 2017
6% PUTUPJOB Attempt to deceive (8) The Telegraph Quick Jun 8, 2025
5% LIESTO Deceives (6) Newsday Aug 31, 2025
5% DUPE Deceive (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 14, 2025
5% LEDON Deceived (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 6, 2025
5% DARK "The ___ Side of the Moon" (4) Universal Jun 10, 2025
4% TRY Attempt (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 3, 2025
4% POTSHOT Casual attempt (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 3, 2025
4% LOCATION Position (8) The Telegraph Quick Sep 2, 2025
4% LUNET Small moon (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 30, 2025

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