Decoy
Crossword Clue and Answers

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Publications

  • The Guardian Quick - Saturday, 25 Sep 2021
  • The Mirror Classic - Thursday, 3 Jun 2021
  • Evening Standard Quick Crossword - Thursday, 15 Apr 2021
  • The Mirror Classic - Thursday, 11 Feb 2021
  • The Mirror Classic - Wednesday, 29 Jul 2020
  • The New York Times Crossword - Friday, 20 Jan 2017

Crossword Answers

4 letters

LURE
Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

TRAP
The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

BAIT
Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

5 letters

SHILL
A decoy who acts as an enthusiastic customer in order to stimulate the participation of others

BLIND
A protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"

6 letters

ENTICE
Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation"

ALLURE
The power to entice or attract through personal charm

ENTRAP
Catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes"

7 letters

TRICKER
Someone who plays practical jokes on others

STEERER
The person who steers a ship

ENTICER

11 letters

STOOLPIGEON
Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police