Attempted deception Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Attempted deception last seen in Guardian Quick puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BLUFF.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BLUFF Attempted deception (5) The Guardian Quick May 21, 2022
98% HOAX Attempted deception (4)
31% DOUBLEBLUFF An attempted deception by telling the truth (11) The Guardian Quick Mar 25, 2024
5% TRYITON Attempt a deception (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Jul 6, 2025
3% FAKES Deceptive gridiron moves (5) LA Times Mini Sep 5, 2025
3% TRY Attempt (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 3, 2025
3% POTSHOT Casual attempt (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 3, 2025
3% SMOKESCREEN Deceptive means of concealing the truth (11) The Times Concise Sep 2, 2025
3% EAT Devour in one attempt (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Aug 26, 2025
3% RUSES Deceptive ploys (5) New York Times Mini Aug 24, 2025

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