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| 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • the contestant you hope to defeat | ||||
| 31% | 11 | Deception of Raj, or honest deception? | ||
noun • a large hollow wooden figure of a horse (filled with Greek soldiers) left by the Greeks outside Troy during the Trojan War • a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful • a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst | ||||
| 26% | 7 | Offer an excuse or deception to avoid responsibility | ||
verb • sell as genuine, sell with the intention to deceive | ||||
Rival Offer Supporting Deception
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CONTENDER which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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CONTENDER
Updated: September 1, 2025
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