Deceptions

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tricks

'deceptions' is the definition.
('trick' can be a synonym of 'deception')

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(Other definitions for tricks that I've seen before include "Deceptions or illusions as by stage magician" , "Ruses ("how's ____?")" , "Deceptions at the card table." , "Pranks or deceptions" , "Cheats, deceives" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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