The crossword solution for the term 'persuades in a deceitful way' is SNOWS, which is an acronym for 'Subterfuge, Nefariousness, Obfuscation, Wiles, and Sophistry'. SNOWS is a term used to describe the use of deceptive tactics to manipulate people into believing something that is not true. It is often used to describe the tactics used by politicians or salespeople to gain an advantage over their opponents or customers.