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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Deception, informally last seen in New York Times 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FLAM.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FLAM Deception, informally | (4) | New York Times | Apr 6, 2019 |
| 10% | SHAMS Deceptions | (5) | Newsday | May 31, 2026 |
| 9% | EVADE Dodge deceptively | (5) | New York Times | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 9% | JUKE Move deceptively on the gridiron | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 9% | RUSES Deceptive ploys | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 29, 2026 |
| 9% | MIRAGES Desert deceptions | (7) | LA Times Daily | Jun 28, 2026 |
| 9% | ILLUSORY Deceptive or unreal (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 9% | HOAX Elaborate deception | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 9% | GUILE Artful deception | (5) | LA Times Mini | May 30, 2026 |
| 9% | VENEER Deceptive layer | (6) | LA Times Daily | May 1, 2026 |
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