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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FEINT Ruse or distraction (5) | (5) | ||
| 9% | FOCUS "Ignore the distractions!" | (5) | USA Today | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 9% | HOAX Elaborate ruse | (4) | USA Today | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 8% | MEME Distracted Boyfriend, e.g. | (4) | USA Today | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 8% | ADS YouTube distractions, for short | (3) | ||
| 8% | WOODENHORSE Legendary ruse | (11) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 8% | STRATAGEM Ruse (9) | (9) | Mirror Classic | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 7% | USER Employer's new ruse (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | Mar 4, 2026 |
| 7% | TACTIC Diplomat's gift starts off incredibly cunning ruse | (6) | The Times Cryptic | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 7% | RUNINTERFERENCE Create a distraction, so to speak | (15) | New York Times | Feb 27, 2026 |
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