Deceived half of those in 4 across running the paper Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Deceived half of those in 4 across running the paper".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Deceived half of those in 4 across running the paper" leads to the answer "FOOLED." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Deceived: The word "deceived" indicates an action of misleading or tricking someone into believing something that is not true. In this context, it suggests a sense of trickery or manipulation.
2. Half of those in 4 across: Refers to the word "FOUR," which is half of the numeral eight (8). In crossword puzzles, numbers often appear in clue answers.
3. Running the paper: This part of the clue suggests a word related to managing or controlling a publication or a type of document. In this case, "FOOLED" fits as it means to deceive or trick, which can be seen as controlling someone's perception through deception.

Therefore, "FOOLED" aligns with the clue's elements of deception, numerical reference, and a hint of control or influence. The word choice cleverly combines these aspects to lead solvers to the correct answer through wordplay and deduction.

 The Crossword clue "Deceived half of those in 4 across running the paper" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	1 February 2018	FOOLED