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Trick question, e.g. (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trap

(Other definitions for trap that I've seen before include "Snaring device" , "Rock; carriage; gin" , "mug" , "Light carriage; ensnare" , "Trick" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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