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Fencing Ploy Crossword Clue
There are 3 exact and 122 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FEINT which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FEINT
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FEINT" which means:
- noun
- • Any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack) verb
- • Deceive by a mock action adjective
- • Feigned; counterfeit.
- • (war) (of an attack) directed toward a different part from the intended strike
An example sentence would be:
- • "He made a feint with his left hand before delivering a powerful punch."
- • "The boxer used a quick feint to confuse his opponent."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Quick13 Jul 2023 | Across 18 | |
| New York Times03 May 1986 | Down 25 | |
| New York Times27 Dec 1978 | Across 61 | |
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