A Small, Supposedly Harmless, Untruth
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from London, Group 487, Puzzle 3 (Selfridges).
Question
A Small, Supposedly Harmless, Untruth
Answer
WHITELIE
Word Meaning:
WHITE LIE — (idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
Definitions from Wiktionary.