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noun • a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) | ||||
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noun • an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker • a maneuver in a game or conversation | ||||
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noun • an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker • a maneuver in a game or conversation • a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position | ||||
Stratagem
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RUSE which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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RUSE
Updated: September 11, 2025
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