Answer: bluffed

AnswerCrossword Clue
BLUFFEDHeld a poker face
bluffed(in a card game) Bet heavily on a weak hand in order to deceive opponents
bluffedBLUFF, to mislead (to lead astray)
bluffedTry to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
bluffedContrive a difficult escape or other achievement by maintaining a pretense
bluffedMislead (someone) in this way