Last seen in:
- L.A. Times Daily - Apr 13 2020
- The Washington Post - Apr 13 2020
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 14,420 - Jul 26 2016
- Universal - Sep 17 2013
- New York Times - Dec 3 2012
- Newsday.com - Aug 21 2011
- New York Times - Mar 1 2011
- L.A. Times Daily - Feb 10 2008
- Newsday.com - Nov 19 2007
- New York Times - Jul 29 2006
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- "Candid Camera" bits
- Grifter's offerings
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- Put-ons
- 1- and 64-Across, and the first words of the four longest puzzle answers
- Bunco schemes
- Surprise birthday parties often involve them
- Subterfuges
- People who have been fooled or swindled
- Tricks or deceptions
- Fools, deceives
- Stratagems, tricks
- Fakers, pseuds
- 'Stratagems, tricks (5)'
- Clever strategems or plans