Need help with Hoax? This clue showed up in the October 5, 2025 Seattle Times puzzle. The answer has 4 letters.
Hoax Crossword Answer
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Hoax Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 4-letter answer to "Hoax" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Hoax" crossword clue is RUSE. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Seattle Times puzzle.
Which crossword used "Hoax" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Seattle Times puzzle on October 5, 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 RUSE?
The word RUSE means: a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture). This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Hoax".