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| 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage verb • subject to a playful hoax or joke | ||||
| 29% | 5 | A wicked malicious act or mad frolic of the past, but a playful trick, practical joke or other piece of harmless mischief of today | ||
noun • acting like a clown or buffoon • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement verb • dress or decorate showily or gaudily • dress up showily | ||||
| 26% | 7 | Strategy used to trick victims into clicking malicious links | ||
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Malicious Trick
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HOAX which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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HOAX
Updated: August 17, 2024
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