Pretense Crossword Clue

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Pretense Crossword Answer

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GUISE

(5 letters)

AIR

(3 letters)

CHARADE

(7 letters)

SHAM

(4 letters)

FACADE

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
2. behave unnaturally or affectedly
(noun)
1. something that people do or cause to happen
2. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

Hint 2: Clue Definition

PRETENSE (noun)
1. an artful or simulated semblance
2. pretending with intention to deceive

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

GUISE
(5 letters)
AIR
(3 letters)
CHARADE
(7 letters)
SHAM
(4 letters)
FACADE
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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