Pretense Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Pretense crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on January 3 2024 Universal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Pretense has a total of 4 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | SHAM | Pretense | Universal |
| 20% | POSES | Pretenses | Newsday |
| 20% | FAKESIT | Makes a pretense of competence | Wall Street Journal |
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:
- Wall Street Journal: Apr 6, 2024
- Universal: Jan 3, 2024
- Wall Street Journal: Jul 6, 2023
- Wall Street Journal: May 20, 2023
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