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Purposeful misdirection Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Purposeful misdirection last seen in New York Times 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is REDHERRING.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | REDHERRING Purposeful misdirection | (10) | New York Times | Feb 9, 2016 |
| 4% | FOOL Misdirect | (4) | New York Times | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 3% | THREW Lost on purpose | (5) | LA Times Daily | Mar 22, 2026 |
| 3% | VIEWPOINT Struggle with purpose and perspective | (9) | The Telegraph Toughie | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 3% | LOWBALLS Purposely underestimates | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 3% | REUSE Find another purpose for | (5) | New York Times Mini | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 3% | ADHOC For a specific purpose | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 3% | SAKE Purpose (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 3% | UTILE Serving a purpose | (5) | LA Times Daily | Mar 6, 2026 |
| 3% | DELIBERATELY On purpose | (12) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 9, 2026 |
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