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Trick, ruse (8)

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I believe the answer is:

artifice

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'trick' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'ruse' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for artifice that I've seen before include "Trick, device" , "Clever trick, crafty ploy" , "Crafty trick - if I react (anag)" , "Capital of Tuvalu" , "Subtle deception" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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