Bogus Crossword Clue

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Bogus Crossword Answer

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PHONY

(5 letters)

FAKE

(4 letters)

FALSE

(5 letters)

PSEUDO

(6 letters)

SPURIOUS

(8 letters)

ERSATZ

(6 letters)

SHAM

(4 letters)

NOTREAL

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. adopted in order to deceive
(verb)
1. make a pretence of
2. make believe with the intent to deceive
(noun)
1. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BOGUS (adjective)
1. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PHONY
(5 letters)
FAKE
(4 letters)
FALSE
(5 letters)
PSEUDO
(6 letters)
SPURIOUS
(8 letters)
ERSATZ
(6 letters)
Sham
(4 letters)
NOTREAL
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
HAMS

More Newsday Crossword (4/26/2026) Answers

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