Daily Themed Crossword Answers

Deceptive claim, like 23a maybe

Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor·
3 letters32 AcrossLast seen February 23, 2026

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for February 23, 2026 and got stuck on the clue “Deceptive claim, like 23a maybe”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.

Answer

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About this clue

The clue “Deceptive claim, like 23a maybe” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on February 23, 2026, where it appeared as 32 Across. The solution is LIE — a 3-letter word that fits the 3-square across entry in the grid.

Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "Deceptive claim, like 23a maybe" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is LIE, a 3-letter word that appeared as 32 Across in the puzzle dated February 23, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "Deceptive claim, like 23a maybe" have?
The answer has 3 letters: LIE.
When did the clue "Deceptive claim, like 23a maybe" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on February 23, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the February 23, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for February 23, 2026.
About Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor

Twelve years editing daily puzzle solutions. Themed crosswords, wordplay, and the occasional cryptic.

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