Deceive so as to deflect Crossword Clue

 The answer to the crossword clue "Deceive so as to deflect" is SHINEON. It has 6 letters.

The word "shineon" is a verb that means to deceive or mislead someone in order to deflect attention away from something else. It is derived from the Greek word "skhinon," which means "to deflect."

Here are some other possible answers to the crossword clue "Deceive so as to deflect":

DISGUISE

MISLEAD

OBFUSCATE

STALL

WOOL-GATHER

The best answer will depend on the specific crossword puzzle.

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