Red __, Deliberate Tale to Throw You Off the Scent

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Architectural Styles, Group 1180, Puzzle 4 (Lina Bo Bardi).

Question is: Red __, Deliberate Tale to Throw You Off the Scent

and the answer is: HERRING

Word Meaning:

HERRING — A type of small, oily fish of the genus Clupea, often used as food.

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