Tell a tall tale Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 31-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between May 1999 and July 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 7, 2026 · 31-Down · 3 letters
LIE0 of 3 letters revealed
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tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; "Don't lie to your parents"; "She lied when she told me she was only 29"
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