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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Elaborate deception featured in Wall Street Journal puzzle on June 16, 2026. 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 HOAX.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HOAX Elaborate deception | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 42% | HOAXES Elaborate deceptions | (6) | Newsday | Mar 13, 2020 |
| 3% | GATEAU Elaborate creamy layered cake (6) | (6) | Puzzler | Jun 21, 2026 |
| 3% | CATFISHING ____ is the deceptive use of a fictitious online persona | (10) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Jun 21, 2026 |
| 3% | FETE Elaborate party | (4) | Commuter | Jun 15, 2026 |
| 3% | CONCLUDED Deception foolish cuddle ended | (9) | The Times Cryptic | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 3% | SNAKEOIL Bend painting which is sold deceptively | (8) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jun 5, 2026 |
| 3% | FINANCIER Person with money wearing more elaborate clothes | (9) | The Times Cryptic | Jun 5, 2026 |
| 3% | SHAMS Deceptions | (5) | Newsday | May 31, 2026 |
| 3% | GUILE Artful deception | (5) | LA Times Mini | May 30, 2026 |
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