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trick question

NOUN

leading question

Synonyms

WEAK

clue feeler fishing question hint indirect question leader poser prompt prompting reminder stumper suggest trial balloon

Example Sentences

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That's not a trick question or a gotcha.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2023

“It’s not like this is a trick question; they have to play,” Rivers said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Let’s try a trick question: “What are the hours of Al’s Place restaurant in San Francisco?”

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2023

If this is meant as a trick question, the answer is obvious: USC ’04.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2022

“You ready to bounce? This is a trick question, obviously.”

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera