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Deception, metaphorically Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Deception, metaphorically 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SMOKE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SMOKE Deception, metaphorically | (5) | New York Times | Apr 16, 2023 |
| 94% | WEB Deception metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Sep 3, 2021 |
| 8% | LAP Luxury metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Aug 31, 2025 |
| 8% | GALE Laughter metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Aug 28, 2025 |
| 8% | RUSES Deceptive ploys | (5) | New York Times Mini | Aug 24, 2025 |
| 8% | HOAX Elaborate deception | (4) | USA Today | Aug 13, 2025 |
| 8% | STRATOSPHERE Metaphoric height | (12) | Newsday | Aug 9, 2025 |
| 8% | LYING Deceptively situated | (5) | ||
| 8% | RUSE Deceptive ploy | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jul 15, 2025 |
| 8% | TRYITON Attempt a deception | (7) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Jul 6, 2025 |
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