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He tricked his way into this 1 (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

magic

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'he tricked his way into this 1' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for magic that I've seen before include "Entertainment at a children's party?" , "Sprinkling of fairy dust" , "Witchcraft" , "Spelling?" , "Enchanting quality" .)

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