Meant to deceive Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Meant to deceive . 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 SHAM.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHAM Meant to deceive (4)
36% RUSE An action meant to deceive (4)
36% PLOY Plot meant to deceive (4)
29% MINDGAME Manipulative tactic meant to deceive or confuse (8)
24% FEINT Being indistinct, we hear, it's meant to deceive (5) (5)
4% FATE It's meant to be! (4) Universal Oct 9, 2025
4% INTENDED Meant (8) The Telegraph Quick Oct 7, 2025
3% CHAD Charlie deceived in African country (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 6, 2025
3% CAMOS Patterns meant to blend in, for short (5) USA Today Sep 22, 2025
3% MISLEADS Deceives girl about principal role (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 17, 2025
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