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Bit of deception used as a lure (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

decoy

(Other definitions for decoy that I've seen before include "Lure or snare" , "Imitation creature used to attract others" , "It's used to lead into a trap" , "Thing used to lure animal into trap" , "Kind of lure to tempt into trap" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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