Deceitful crossword clue
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FALSE — the 5-letter solution to “Deceitful”, entered at 38 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 26, 2023.
About this clue
“Deceitful” appeared as 38 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 26, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 15, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Deceitful”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, January 26, 2023, the answer to “Deceitful” is FALSE — 5 letters, entered at 38 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Deceitful” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been FALSE, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with F.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.