Phony Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Phony crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on February 20 2024 USA Today Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Phony has a total of 4 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%SHAMPhonyUSA Today
20%OZAWAFormer Boston Symphony conductorNewsday
20%DINCacophonyEugene Sheffer
20%SOLTILongtime Chicago Symphony conductorLA 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:

  • LA Times: Jul 16, 2024
  • USA Today: Feb 28, 2024
  • USA Today: Feb 20, 2024
  • Wall Street Journal: Dec 23, 2023
  • New York Times: Sep 2, 2023
  • New York Times: May 30, 2023
  • LA Times: Mar 12, 2023

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