Feinting spells are a type of magical spell used in fantasy literature and role-playing games. They involve creating an illusion or false image to deceive an opponent. The term 'feinting spells' is derived from the French word feinte, which means 'to deceive'. The crossword solution for this term is SPARS, which stands for Simulated Projectile Attack and Response System. This system is used to create a simulated attack environment in order to train soldiers in defensive tactics.