DECEPTION Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 419 solutions for 'DECEPTION' with 3 to 19 letters.
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The clue "deception" last appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 20, 2023. The correct answer for this puzzle is "LIE", a 3-letter word.

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Top answers for DECEPTION crossword clue from newspapers

LIE
SCAM
HOAX
GUILE
RUSE
SHAM
CON

Definition of deception

  • the act of deceiving

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What is the best solution to the riddle DECEPTION?

Solution HOAX is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution HOAX is 4 letters long. We have 28 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "DECEPTION"?

There are 419 solutions. The longest is UNCOMMUNICATIVENESS with 19 letters, and the shortest is CON with 3 letters.

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Yes, "DECEPTION" is currently trending (last update: 03 Dec 2025). Many solvers seem to find this clue challenging! Other clues with traffic peaks today are: gulp, Composition, Keep, disquieting and Expand.

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How long are the solutions for "DECEPTION"?

Solutions are between 3 and 19 letters long.

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