Deceptive distraction (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DECOY Deceptive distraction (5) (5) The Guardian Quick May 9, 2024
9% FEINT Distracting move (5) LA Times Daily Sep 11, 2025
9% COLLECTED Not perturbed or distracted (9)
9% DISRUPT Cause a distraction (7)
9% SHINYOBJECT Distraction, metaphorically (11) USA Today Jul 6, 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
8% ENNUI Distracted state of boredom (5) The Times Concise Aug 22, 2025
8% HOAX Elaborate deception (4) USA Today Aug 13, 2025
8% CRAFTY Skilled in deception (6) (6) Mirror Classic Aug 7, 2025

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