Misleading interpretation Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 9, 1997 · 67-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, August 9, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 9, 1997 · 67-Across · 5 letters
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an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color"
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