Diversion; distraction (10 letters) — Crossword Helper

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Diversion; distraction (10 letter answer)

The Answer

REDHERRING

Tags

clue distraction diversion diversionary false fishy ingredient item mislead misleading mystery novel planned redherring subterfuge tactic whodunit

Notes

The answer REDHERRING is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

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