Sly ploy (4)

I believe the answer is:

ruse

(Other definitions for ruse that I've seen before include "Clever stratagem or plan" , "Cunning scheme" , "Deceptive device" , "Artful ploy" , "Sure to be a trick" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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