Fake out is a term used to describe a deceptive action or trick. The crossword solutions for this term are deke (4 letters), dupe (4 letters), RUSE (4 letters), and delude (6 letters). Deke is a hockey move in which a player fakes out an opponent by quickly changing direction. Dupe is a verb meaning to deceive or trick someone. RUSE is a noun meaning a clever trick or stratagem used to deceive someone. Delude is a verb meaning to mislead or deceive someone.