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Attempted deception (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bluff

(Other definitions for bluff that I've seen before include "Mislead; cliff; hearty" , "Rocky outcrop" , "Challengers may call it" , "Frank, direct; steep cliff" , "Honest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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