Devious Maneuver Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PLOY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PLOY

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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3	34%	9		Devious maneuver to gain advantage

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PLOY" which means:

noun

• An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
• A maneuver in a game or conversation

verb

• To form a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivision.

An example sentence would be:

• "He used a clever ploy to distract his opponent and win the game."
• "The politician's speech was just a ploy to gain public support."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times04 Sep 2019	Across 33
New York Times13 Jun 2016	Across 70
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