Deception of criminals taking in prelates abroad Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FALSEPRETENCES Deception of criminals taking in prelates abroad (14) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 26, 2021
2% THAT "Take ___!" (4) New York Times Feb 19, 2026
2% ARTIFICE Crafty or subtle deception (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 16, 2026
2% TACKLE Take on, or take down (6) New York Times Feb 14, 2026
2% ALIAS Criminal's false name (5) Newsday Feb 10, 2026
2% VICEROY King's deputy abroad (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 7, 2026
2% HOAX Act of humorous or malicious deception (4) (4) Mirror Classic Feb 7, 2026
2% OFFENDER Criminal (8) The Telegraph Quick Feb 6, 2026
2% SETUP Frame, criminally (5) The Telegraph Plusword Feb 4, 2026
2% CON Take in (3) Thomas Joseph Feb 4, 2026

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