Misleading cognate, like the German "Gift" which actually means "poison" Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 25, 2024 · 17-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 25, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 25, 2024 · 17-Down · 11 letters
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A word in a language that bears a deceptive resemblance to a word in another language but in fact has a different meaning.
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