Hoax Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Hoax crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on January 18 2024 Universal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Hoax has a total of 4 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%SHAMHoaxUniversal
20%YETISubject of a hairy hoaxNew York Times

Definition

That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoint; a make-believe; delusion; imposture, humbug.
A false front, or removable ornamental covering.
False; counterfeit; pretended; feigned; unreal; as, a sham fight.
To trick; to cheat; to deceive or delude with false pretenses.
To obtrude by fraud or imposition.
To assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign.
To make false pretenses; to deceive; to feign; to impose.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • Universal: Jan 18, 2024
  • Newsday: Oct 12, 2023

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