Deceives with bat, slicing through covers Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HOODWINKS Deceives with bat, slicing through covers (9) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 10, 2021
6% FOOL Deceive (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 6, 2026
6% DUPE Deceive (4) New York Times Midi Aug 5, 2026
6% GAFFED Deceived (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 30, 2026
6% LEDON Deceived (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 17, 2026
5% ASH Bat wood (3) Eugene Sheffer Aug 19, 2026
5% PRECUT Already sliced (6) Eugene Sheffer Aug 17, 2026
5% LIETO Deceive: 2 wds. (5) Commuter Aug 15, 2026
5% VIA Through (3) USA Today Aug 13, 2026
5% HAM Slice in a Cuban sandwich (3) LA Times Mini Jul 30, 2026

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