Pretends Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 20, 2023 · 40-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between August 1998 and October 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 20, 2023 · 40-Down · 6 letters
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make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache"
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