Deceptive means of concealing the truth (11)

I believe the answer is:

smokescreen

(Other definitions for smokescreen that I've seen before include "Concealing suspension" , "Diversion" , "It conceals" , "Action intended to confuse or obscure" , "Trick to disguise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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