38
stratagem(noun, craft, support, plan, catch)
34
trick(noun, plan, catch, fake, honest)
32
ruse(noun, craft, plan, catch, fake)
29
deception(noun, craft, plan, catch, trick)
26
subterfuge(noun, craft, catch, trick, honest)
26
wile(noun, catch, fake, trick, honest)
23
device(noun, support, plan, catch, ability)
23
manoeuvre(noun, device)
23
trickery(noun, craft, trick, twist, charm)
22
ploy(noun, catch, fake, trick, honest)
19
dodge(noun, plan, catch, fake, trick)
18
machination(noun, trick, deception, dishonesty, device)
17
contrivance(noun, support, move, action, plan)
15
deceit(noun, craft, catch, fake, trick)
15
intrigue(noun, move, action, plan, play)
15
plot(noun, move, action, plan, cunning)
15
scheme(noun, action, plan, trick, arrangement)
14
chicanery(noun, craft, trick, twist, charm)
13
duplicity(noun, craft, trick, skill, deception)
13
cunning(noun, craft, plan, honest, twist)
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