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Deceptive move Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Deceptive move? This clue showed up in the October 18, 2025 Wall Street Journal puzzle. The answer has 5 letters.

Deceptive move Crossword Answer

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Deceptive move Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Deceptive move" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Deceptive move" crossword clue is FEINT. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.

Which crossword used "Deceptive move" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on October 18, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of FEINT?

The word FEINT means: deceive by a mock action. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Deceptive move".