Deceives, in a way. Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEADSON Deceives, in a way (7) USA Today May 9, 2020
98% PALMSOFF Deceives, in a way. (8)
94% LEDON Deceived, in a way (5) New York Times Dec 11, 2022
94% SNOW Deceive, in a way (4)
94% LEADON Deceive, in a way (6)
94% LIETO Deceive, in a way (5)
66% HAD Deceived in a way that's a bit shady (3) (3)
11% LIESTO Deceives (6) Newsday Aug 31, 2025
11% DUPE Deceive (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 14, 2025
9% SUCCOUR Help someone easily deceived by reporter (7) The Times Cryptic Aug 7, 2025

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