Bit of deception used as a lure Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DECOY Bit of deception used as a lure (5) USA Today Nov 12, 2022
3% FEINT Deceptive move (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 25, 2026
3% ONLINESCAM Modern deception (10) New York Times Jul 24, 2026
3% ENTRAP Lure into lawbreaking (6) The New Yorker Mini Jul 23, 2026
3% LIE Deceptive claim (3) Universal Jul 20, 2026
3% ENTICE Lure (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jul 18, 2026
3% SMOKEANDMIRRORS Deception: 3 wds. (15) Commuter Jul 17, 2026
3% EVADE Dodge deceptively (5) New York Times Jul 1, 2026
3% JUKE Move deceptively on the gridiron (4) Thomas Joseph Jun 30, 2026
3% RUSES Deceptive ploys (5) Wall Street Journal Jun 29, 2026

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