Crossword clue
Deceive crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Deceive”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is FOOL.
All answers for “Deceive”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| CON | 3 | Swindle, informal |
| KID | 3 | Deceive in fun |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| FOOL Best match | 4 | Trick or deceive |
| DUPE | 4 | Deceive a gullible person |
| HOAX | 4 | Trick with a false story |
| GULL | 4 | Fool or deceive |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TRICK | 5 | Deceive by cunning |
| CHEAT | 5 | Act dishonestly |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| DELUDE | 6 | Make believe something false |
| BETRAY | 6 | Be disloyal to |
| TAKE IN | 6 | Deceive or fool |
| LEAD ON | 6 | Deceive into believing |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| MISLEAD | 7 | Give a wrong impression |
| SWINDLE | 7 | Obtain by fraud |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| HOODWINK | 8 | Deceive or trick |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| BAMBOOZLE | 9 | Cheat or fool |
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What does “Deceive” mean?
Deceive means to cause someone to believe something that is not true, usually for one's own advantage. It is a verb, with many informal equivalents.
Solving tip
Short answers include CON, DUPE and FOOL; longer ones include HOODWINK and BAMBOOZLE. Match the tense of the clue (e.g. "Deceived" wants DUPED).
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Deceive"?
The most likely answer is FOOL (4 letters) — Trick or deceive. Other common answers are DUPE (4), TRICK (5), CON (3), CHEAT (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Deceive"?
Answers to "Deceive" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.