Spotted in the Universal Crossword crossword on December 21, 2021, the clue "Delicate deception" has 35 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is WHITELIE (8 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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35 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WHITELIE
Delicate deception
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2021
99%
WHITELIE
Delicate deception
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2021
8%
DRYCLEANONLY
Warning on delicate garments
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
8%
DRYCLEANONLY
Warning on delicate garments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
8%
HOAX
Elaborate deception
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
8%
HOAX
Elaborate deception
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
8%
DAINTY
Small and delicate
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
8%
DAINTY
Small and delicate
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
8%
ETHEREAL
Exquisitely delicate
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
8%
ETHEREAL
Exquisitely delicate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
8%
ABOUTTHAT
Start of a delicate conversation
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
8%
ABOUTTHAT
Start of a delicate conversation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
8%
NOLOOKPASS
Offensive deception?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2024
8%
NOLOOKPASS
Offensive deception?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2024
8%
BEECH
Tree with delicate bark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2024
8%
BEECH
Tree with delicate bark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2024
8%
LACY
Like delicate wedding dresses
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2024
8%
LACY
Like delicate wedding dresses
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2024
8%
RUSE
Bit of deception
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2024
8%
RUSE
Bit of deception
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2024
8%
PAPERTHIN
Like delicate wafers
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 15, 2024
8%
PAPERTHIN
Like delicate wafers
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 15, 2024
8%
DIPLOMATICMISS
Failure to use tact in a delicate situation?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2023
8%
DIPLOMATICMISS
Failure to use tact in a delicate situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2023
8%
GOEASY
"__ on me": "I'm delicate"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2023
8%
GOEASY
"__ on me": "I'm delicate"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2023
8%
FRAIL
Physically delicate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2022
8%
FRAIL
Physically delicate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2022
8%
LIARS
___ dice (deception game)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2022
8%
LIARS
___ dice (deception game)
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2022
8%
ART
The most beautiful deception of all, per Debussy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2022
8%
ART
The most beautiful deception of all, per Debussy
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2022
8%
GUILE
Sly deception
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 6, 2022
8%
GUILE
Sly deception
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
8%
FINER
More delicate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2021
8%
FINER
More delicate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2021
8%
ALIAS
Bit of checkpoint deception
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2021
8%
ALIAS
Bit of checkpoint deception
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2021
8%
GLASSBLOWER
Artisan who makes delicate items
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2021
8%
GLASSBLOWER
Artisan who makes delicate items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2021
8%
SNOW
__ job: deception
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2021
8%
SNOW
__ job: deception
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2021
8%
BREAKTHEICE
Get a delicate dialogue started ... and a hint to 17-, 25-, 34- and 49-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2021
8%
BREAKTHEICE
Get a delicate dialogue started ... and a hint to 17-, 25-, 34- and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2021
8%
DEKE
Bit of ice hockey deception
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2020
8%
DEKE
Bit of ice hockey deception
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2020
8%
FOOLER
Bit of deception
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2020
8%
FOOLER
Bit of deception
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2020
8%
LIE
Bit of deception
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2019
8%
LIE
Bit of deception
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2019
8%
SNOWJOB
*Flattering deception
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2019
8%
SNOWJOB
*Flattering deception
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2019
8%
FRAILEST
Most delicate
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2019
8%
FRAILEST
Most delicate
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2019
8%
TACT
Skill useful in delicate situations
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2019
8%
TACT
Skill useful in delicate situations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2019
8%
FINESPUN
Like delicate fabric
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2018
8%
FINESPUN
Like delicate fabric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2018
1%
MIRAGES
Desert deceptions
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
MIRAGES
Desert deceptions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
LAUNDRYLIST
Whites, knits, delicates, etc.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
LAUNDRYLIST
Whites, knits, delicates, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
CRASS
Indelicate
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2022
1%
CRASS
Indelicate
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2022
1%
GUILES
Artful deceptions
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 21, 2020
1%
GUILES
Artful deceptions
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 21, 2020
1%
CIASS
Indelicate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2019
1%
CIASS
Indelicate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2019
1%
ONS
Put- — (deceptions)
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 18, 2018
1%
ONS
Put- — (deceptions)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 18, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Delicate deception" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 35 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WHITELIE (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Delicate deception"?
The best answer for "Delicate deception" is WHITELIE with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Delicate deception" 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 December 21, 2021.