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Pretense Crossword Clue
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Crossword clue last updated: 20/05/2026
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Hint 1: Meaning
a false or unsupportable quality .
Hint 2: Synonyms
ACT, AIRS, SHAM
Hint 3: Best answers
ACT, AIRS, SHAM
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Pretense with 10 letters (3)
Pretense with 11 letters (5)
Pretense with 12 letters (1)
Synonyms for Pretense
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What's the best solution for Pretense?
The most likely answer for the crossword clue Pretense is ACT. Other possible answers include AIRS, SHAM, RUSE, FACADE, GUISE, PUTON, dissembling, dissemblings, among others.
How many solutions are there for Pretense?
We have found 24 possible answers for the crossword clue Pretense.
How do I find a solution for Pretense?
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What is another word for Pretense?
We list 18 synonyms related to Pretense. Common alternatives include GUISE, GUISES, PRETEXT, FEIGNING.
Which crosswords feature clues like Pretense?
Clues like Pretense often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Daily Telegraph Toughie, The Guardian Quiptic, The Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mail Quick, Mail on Sunday, among others.
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