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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | HEADFAKE | Exact Match! |
| 2 | 31% | 7 | Football misdirection | |
| 3 | 31% | 4 | Boatman employs misdirection — it's widely admired | |
Bit Of Misdirection From An Athlete Crossword Clue
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HEADFAKE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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HEADFAKE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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| New York Times29 Aug 2020 | Across 61 | HEADFAKE |
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