Pretend Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Pretend?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Pretend is ACT. Other possible answers include LETON, FEIGN, MAKEBELIEVE, acted, acting, acts, affect, affected, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Pretend?

We have found 47 possible answers for the crossword clue Pretend.

Q: What is another word for Pretend?

We list 45 synonyms related to Pretend. Common alternatives include ACT, ACTS, MADE, MAKE.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Pretend?

Clues like Pretend often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Specialist, Daily Mail Quick, Sunday People, The Observer Everyman, The Observer Azed, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 15/06/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

behave unnaturally or affectedly; "She's just acting" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

ACT, ACTS, MADE

Hint 3: Best answers

ACT, LETON, FEIGN

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Best answers for Pretend

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MAKEBELIEVE

All 47 answers for Pretend

Pretend with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
ACT	3

Pretend with 4 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
ACTS	4
MADE	4
MAKE	4
SHAM	4

Pretend with 5 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
LETON	5
FEIGN	5
ACTED	5
GUESS	5
MAKES	5
SHAMS	5

Pretend with 6 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
ACTING	6
AFFECT	6
FEIGNS	6
HAZARD	6
MAKING	6

Pretend with 7 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
AFFECTS	7
FEIGNED	7
GUESSED	7
GUESSES	7
HAZARDS	7
PROFESS	7
SHAMMED	7
VENTURE	7

Pretend with 8 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
AFFECTED	8
FEIGNING	8
GUESSING	8
HAZARDED	8
PRETENDS	8
SHAMMING	8
VENTURED	8
VENTURES	8

Pretend with 9 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
AFFECTING	9
DISSEMBLE	9
HAZARDING	9
PRETENDED	9
PROFESSED	9
PROFESSES	9
VENTURING	9

Pretend with 10 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
DISSEMBLED	10
DISSEMBLES	10
PRETENDING	10
PROFESSING	10

Pretend with 11 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
MAKEBELIEVE	11
DISSEMBLING	11
MAKE BELIEVE	11
MAKE-BELIEVE	11

Synonyms for Pretend

We found 45 synonyms.

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MAKE-BELIEVE

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What's the best solution for Pretend?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Pretend is ACT. Other possible answers include LETON, FEIGN, MAKEBELIEVE, acted, acting, acts, affect, affected, among others.

How many solutions are there for Pretend?

We have found 47 possible answers for the crossword clue Pretend.

How do I find a solution for Pretend?

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What is another word for Pretend?

We list 45 synonyms related to Pretend. Common alternatives include ACT, ACTS, MADE, MAKE.

Which crosswords feature clues like Pretend?

Clues like Pretend often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Specialist, Daily Mail Quick, Sunday People, The Observer Everyman, The Observer Azed, among others.

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