Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Bait-and-switch, e.g. (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RUSE
Tags
Notes
The answer RUSE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
Related Clues
Artifice
Beguilement
Deceit
Deception
Dodge
Machination
Ploy
Pretext
Shenanigan
Stratagem
Strategem
Subterfuge
Trick
Action to mislead
Artful dodge
Bit of flimflam
Red herring
Setup for a surprise party
The Trojan horse, e.g.
Trojan Horse, e.g.
Trojan horse, for example
Definition
RUSE as a noun:
1. (ruse, artifice) = a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)