Cryptic crossword clue
Pretends to attack

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FEINTS

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What does FEINTS mean?

FEINTS noun
  1. A movement made to confuse the opponent; a dummy.
  2. That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance; a pretense or stratagem.
  3. (war) An offensive movement resembling an attack in all but its continuance
FEINTS verb
  1. To make a feint, or mock attack.

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