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Con job

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'con job' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for ruse that I've seen before include "Trick designed to deceive" , "Clever stratagem or plan" , "Cunning scheme" , "Trick, stratagem" , "Deceptive manoeuvre" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate and the LA Times.
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