The term 'faked out' can be described by two crossword solutions: 'DEKED' (5 letters) and 'feinted' (7 letters). 'DEKED' is a hockey term that means to fake out an opponent by making a sudden move in one direction, then quickly changing direction. 'Feinted' is a boxing term that means to make a false attack or movement in order to deceive an opponent. Both terms refer to deceiving an opponent by making a false move or attack.