Cryptic crossword clue
Design pet device, but not what it seems at first 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DECEPTIVE

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What does DECEPTIVE mean?

DECEPTIVE adjective
  1. Likely or attempting to deceive.

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