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Mislead Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DELUDE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DELUDE

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197%6Exact Match!
296%7Exact Match!
390%4 Silly person

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DELUDE" which means:

    verb
  • • Be false to; be dishonest with

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He tried to delude the investors with false promises."
  • • "Don't delude yourself into thinking that it's an easy task."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic23 Oct 2023 Across 47
The Guardian Quick23 May 2005 Down 7
New York Times01 Jan 1990 Across 46
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