Crossword clue
Trick crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Trick”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is RUSE.
Top answer
RUSE
4 letters · An action meant to deceive
All answers for “Trick”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| CON | 3 | Confidence trick; verb to swindle |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| RUSE Best match | 4 | An action meant to deceive |
| SCAM | 4 | A dishonest scheme or fraud |
| DUPE | 4 | Verb: deceive someone easily |
| HOAX | 4 | Deception meant as a joke or fraud |
| FOOL | 4 | Verb: trick or deceive |
| PLOY | 4 | A cunning plan or manoeuvre |
| TRAP | 4 | Scheme to catch someone out |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| PRANK | 5 | A mischievous practical joke |
| DODGE | 5 | Clever way of avoiding something |
| STUNT | 5 | Showy feat or trick |
| KNACK | 5 | Skilful way of doing something |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| DECEIVE | 7 | Verb: mislead deliberately |
| GIMMICK | 7 | Trick to attract attention |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| HOODWINK | 8 | Verb: trick or deceive |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| BAMBOOZLE | 9 | Verb: trick or confuse |
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What does “Trick” mean?
As a noun, a deception, prank, knack or cards won in a round; as a verb, to deceive or fool. Card-game contexts point to the round of play sense.
Solving tip
RUSE, SCAM and CON are common short answers; for the verb, try DUPE, FOOL or HOAX.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Trick"?
The most likely answer is RUSE (4 letters) — An action meant to deceive. Other common answers are SCAM (4), CON (3), DUPE (4), PRANK (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Trick"?
Answers to "Trick" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.