Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Dirty trick (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RUSE
Tags
Notes
The answer RUSE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Wile
Bit of flimflam
Clever trick
Sly tactic
Sneaky scheme
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Definition
RUSE as a noun:
1. (ruse, artifice) = a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)