"*Deceptive schemes" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the Universal Crossword puzzle on August 13, 2021. We have 11 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is USES with 4 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
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11 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
USES
*Deceptive schemes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2021
99%
USES
*Deceptive schemes
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2021
8%
TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
8%
TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
8%
SCAMS
Treacherous schemes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
SCAMS
Treacherous schemes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
ISITCAKE
Show where bakers make deceptive products
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
8%
ISITCAKE
Show where bakers make deceptive products
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
8%
SNEAK
Quarterback's deceptive play
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
8%
SNEAK
Quarterback's deceptive play
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
8%
CONS
Deceitful schemes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2022
8%
CONS
Deceitful schemes
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2022
8%
STANZAS
Some have ABAB rhyme schemes
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2022
8%
STANZAS
Some have ABAB rhyme schemes
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2022
8%
CONARTIST
One dreams up schemes
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2022
8%
CONARTIST
One dreams up schemes
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2022
8%
FEINT
Boxer's deceptive move
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2021
8%
FEINT
Boxer's deceptive move
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2021
8%
PAYTOPLAY
Like schemes that require money
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2020
8%
PAYTOPLAY
Like schemes that require money
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2020
8%
DOYLE
"There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact" author
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2018
8%
DOYLE
"There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact" author
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Deceptive schemes" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 11 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is USES (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Deceptive schemes"?
The best answer for "*Deceptive schemes" is USES with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Deceptive schemes" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 13, 2021.