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5 Down Initially Seen In Connexion With American Fraud Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHAM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHAM
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHAM" which means:
- noun
- • Something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
- • A person who makes deceitful pretenses adjective satellite
- • Adopted in order to deceive verb
- • Make a pretence of
- • Make believe with the intent to deceive adjective
- • Intended to deceive; false.
- • Counterfeit; unreal
An example sentence would be:
- • "The election was a sham, with many reports of voter fraud."
- • "She realized that their friendship was a sham, and they were never truly close."
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| The Guardian Cryptic01 Feb 2013 | Across 21 | |
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