Pretense Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Pretense crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on April 6 2024 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Pretense has a total of 5 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | GUISE | Pretense | Wall Street Journal |
| 20% | POSES | Pretenses | Newsday |
| 20% | FAKESIT | Makes a pretense of competence | Wall Street Journal |
Definition
| • | Customary way of speaking or acting; custom; fashion; manner; behavior; mien; mode; practice; -- often used formerly in such phrases as: at his own guise; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself. |
| • | External appearance in manner or dress; appropriate indication or expression; garb; shape. |
| • | Cover; cloak; as, under the guise of patriotism. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- LA Times: Aug 22, 2024
- Wall Street Journal: Jul 16, 2024
- 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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