Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Deceptive distraction (5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Deceptive distraction (5) last seen in Guardian Quick 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 DECOY.
Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini. You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword.
Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Deceptive distraction (5):
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DECOY Deceptive distraction (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick | May 9, 2024 |
| 9% | ONTASK Not distracted at work | (6) | New York Times | Oct 12, 2025 |
| 9% | FEINT Distracting move | (5) | LA Times Daily | Sep 11, 2025 |
| 8% | MEMES "Distracted Boyfriend" and "Sad Keanu" | (5) | USA Today | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 8% | FRAUD Deception, swindle | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 8% | FALSECUT Deck deception | (8) | New York Times | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 8% | MASK Deception metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 8% | SCAM Yell, not about deception | (4) | The Times Cryptic | Sep 30, 2025 |
| 8% | FAKES Deceptive gridiron moves | (5) | LA Times Mini | Sep 5, 2025 |
| 8% | RUSES Deceptive ploys | (5) | New York Times Mini | Aug 24, 2025 |
Last appeared together with the following clues in Guardian Quick puzzle
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for Deceptive distraction (5). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is DECOY.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Deceptive distraction (5).