Clever stratagem or plan intended to deceive Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Clever stratagem or plan intended to deceive . 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RUSE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RUSE Clever stratagem or plan intended to deceive (4)
3% TACTIC Stratagem (6) The Times Concise Feb 5, 2026
3% MISLED Deceived (6) USA Today Jan 18, 2026
3% LIETO Deceive (5) Newsday Jan 6, 2026
3% HOODWINK Deceive (8) The Times Concise Jan 2, 2026
3% RUSES Stratagems (5) The Telegraph Mini Dec 30, 2025
3% PLAN Stratagem (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 30, 2025
2% MASKS Their looks are deceiving (5) Newsday Feb 7, 2026
2% GADGET Clever device (6) The Times Concise Feb 6, 2026
2% MEANT Intended (5) USA Today Jan 30, 2026
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