“Dangerous deception”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Dangerous deception”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 22, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Dangerous deception” is TRAP
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Dangerous deception” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TRAP — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with P.
This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.
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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Dangerous deception”
What is the answer to “Dangerous deception” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is TRAP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Dangerous deception”?
The answer TRAP contains 4 letters.
Was “Dangerous deception” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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